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Fork stanchion repair question.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by cds1984, Mar 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM.

  1. cds1984

    cds1984 Well-Known Member

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    This is a weird one.
    I put this particular bike together from parts a few years ago (or more like 8)
    One of the forks has started leaking twice and I've put new fork seals in.
    This time, number 3, I was cursing it and ran my hand over the clean chrome.
    No rust or pitting but to my surprise there was a Jag under my hand.

    On closer inspection there is a spot that is indented like something damn hard smacked into it. Bit like hitting it with a really small cold chisel.

    So. I filed the rough edges off, gently.
    I figure this has been the seal killer, but now I was wondering what I could fill it with.

    Pound in some lead or some jbweld with the filings or...

    Weird I know.

    Anyone done this sort of thing?
     
    cds1984, Mar 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Did you check the tube for straightness?
     
    chacal, Mar 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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  3. cds1984

    cds1984 Well-Known Member

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    PXL_20250329_021819694.jpg I did back on the day, sort of, but I see what you mean.
    When I strip the fork out, this time, I'll check properly.
     
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    cds1984, Mar 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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    co.dirtbiker Active Member

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    I happened to stumble across this video the other day and thought it looked interesting. I've never tried it.

    Fix Damaged Leaking Forks
     
    co.dirtbiker, Mar 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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    cds1984 Well-Known Member

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    Holy cow.
    Well that was informative.
    Thanks for that.
     
    cds1984, Mar 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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