How much oil should seep past the seals on a Fox Fork?
coursemyhorse
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I have Fox Float 120 RL forks and on the left stanchion I can see a little bit of oil has come up to the top of the travel I have used. There is also some sitting in and around the seal itself. It's not a huge amount. Should any be coming up at all, or is a bit ok? Will this get worse? Am I damaging them? They function fine and there is no other signs of wear.
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time for a service I'd say."Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
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Fox don't have the reputation for being the most robust, oil up can equal dirt down and that can lead to stanchion wear, so yes, service needed!Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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well under the scraper seal is a foam ring soaked in oil. under that is the air seal.
so some oil on the legs is quite normal. more so just after a service.
watch http://www.mojo.co.uk/dwclean.html"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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It's got worse the last ride or two. I think I need to give these a full service now. Hmm0