Fork corrosion and seals. - SV650.org

11-09-09, 05:42 PM

ok the bike has come back from the mech's and he said i have some corrosion on the stanchion which may end up leaking fluid. is there anything i can do to fix the corrosion without having to buy a new stanchion or forks? my wallet is in tears right now. also if i had to get a new stanchion would it be more cost effective to buy some new forks instead? and if so which ones?

Dave20046 · 11-09-09, 05:47 PM

You might be able to wire wool it or something so it's not as abrasive, post some pics

flymo · 11-09-09, 06:01 PM

Yeah, get yourself some of that green scouring pad from the kitchen. Very gently with some warm soapy water give it a scrub. Should remove most of the rust without damaging anything.

Afterwards give the stanchions a wipe with some WD40 or a lightly oiled rag.

11-09-09, 06:05 PM

i cant get a pic yet as my cam's got no battery but i'll do so tomorrow after i fit my new scorpion. i just want to go out on it as i havent had the bike for a good few months cos i had no cash to fix the problems it had. so after dinner a little cruise around south london should get me happy again

just that corrosion thing will be in the back of my mind.

punyXpress · 11-09-09, 08:40 PM

Fix the corrosion BEFORE going for that ride.
I know it's not such fun, but neither is forking ( sorry ) out for new seals.
It might just make the difference!

11-09-09, 05:42 PM	#1
endomeph13 Guest Posts: n/a	Fork corrosion and seals. ok the bike has come back from the mech's and he said i have some corrosion on the stanchion which may end up leaking fluid. is there anything i can do to fix the corrosion without having to buy a new stanchion or forks? my wallet is in tears right now. also if i had to get a new stanchion would it be more cost effective to buy some new forks instead? and if so which ones?

11-09-09, 05:47 PM	#2
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Slight problem. You might be able to wire wool it or something so it's not as abrasive, post some pics __________________

11-09-09, 06:01 PM	#3
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: Slight problem. Yeah, get yourself some of that green scouring pad from the kitchen. Very gently with some warm soapy water give it a scrub. Should remove most of the rust without damaging anything. Afterwards give the stanchions a wipe with some WD40 or a lightly oiled rag.

11-09-09, 06:05 PM	#4
endomeph13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Slight problem. i cant get a pic yet as my cam's got no battery but i'll do so tomorrow after i fit my new scorpion. i just want to go out on it as i havent had the bike for a good few months cos i had no cash to fix the problems it had. so after dinner a little cruise around south london should get me happy again just that corrosion thing will be in the back of my mind.

11-09-09, 08:40 PM	#5
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Fork corrosion and seals. Fix the corrosion BEFORE going for that ride. I know it's not such fun, but neither is forking ( sorry ) out for new seals. It might just make the difference! __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

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