Fork seals

[Scb762]

I’m new to bike tech. I have a fork seal that leaves a very light coating when it is compressed and rebounds. I will get them rebuilt over the winter but I have 2 track days left. Is that “safe”? Would it pass tech? I’m in novice group

 

[Motofun352]

Keep an eye on it....Missing some background info. I assume no scratches on the tube. Age since last rebuild? If relatvely new it may just be some "dirt" on the seal. This can sometimes be fixed with a seal mate. As long as it isn't "leaking" it should be OK for a short while.

 

[Scb762]

No scratches on the tube. It’s a stock 2003 R1 with 10,000 miles before i bought it. I had Karns Performance set up the stock suspension for the track. I did a week-long trip at the tail of the dragon, then made it track-only. It has 2 track days on it and the clock is at 10,500 miles.

I did try making a fish-hook with a thin piece of plastic to see if i’d get lucky and it didn’t improve or worsen it.

 

[meanstrk]

If tech sees it leaking profusely, it will not pass. If it is merely leaving a slight film without building up are draining down the leg, it should be fine, but you will need to keep an eye on it through the day.

 

[bmart]

I have used the sock trick before. What you don't want is fluid on the brake pads and rotors. Slide a sock on there with a zip tie that doesn't impede movement of the forks, brakes, etc.