Reba race forks

spursn17
spursn17 Posts: 284
edited November 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
I've noticed a small amount of oil comes out of the top of the forks when I tip the bike upside down. It seems to be coming out from the small brass/gold twisty bit (floodgate?) with a '+' and '-' on it.

Is this normal?

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Seems to be happening a lot with these forks - though upside down storage isn't ideal.
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  • i-drive
    i-drive Posts: 527
    you say a small amount?

    i had the same thing with a set of reba teams & spoke to tf tuned who said a small amount around the floodgate dial was normal .green oil if i remmember.
  • Tank-slapper
    Tank-slapper Posts: 968
    The Rebas shouldn't be stored upside down for extended periods. If you can't avoid it, you will need to keep a close eye on the oil level.
  • spursn17
    spursn17 Posts: 284
    It's only a very small amount, not a drip, more of a smear really.

    I don't store it upside down, it's only like that for maintenance.
  • Tank-slapper
    Tank-slapper Posts: 968
    Is everything done up as it should be?
  • MarvintheAndroid
    MarvintheAndroid Posts: 409
    If it's just a smear when the fork has been inverted I wouldn't worry. Any more than that and you may need to check the top cap seal.

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