First ride on my WR250, it was great coming off a KDX. Loaded it on the trailer and strapped it on with my tie downs, all kinds of fork oil on the fork legs when I got home, whats up with this? Thanks for the help.

budpat105, on 13 May 2012 - 06:57 PM, said:

Used bikes usually need work. Time for new fork seals.

Try the 35mm film trick before changing the seals

did you drop the bike at all while riding? hopefully your lower fork leg isnt knicked. if it is then it needs to be replaced. if not, then a seal kit is in order.  not too expensive on average

Its probably from transporting your bike with the forks compressed, its hard on the seals. When u strap your bike down and tighten it, the forks are compressed and the pressure can blow the seals. I bought a contraption for 20 bucks, that fits inbetween the front tire and the bottom of the fender under the tripple clamp. What it does is allow the bike to be strapped down but the forks will only compress about and inch till this piece stops it and supports the front end. Its tough to explain....ask your dealer they will know what the technical term is for it. Once u see one, its easy to make ur own outta 2 pieces of 2 X 4 wood.

Ps, if the film trick does work, don't forget to top your fork oil back up.

Here ya go, I found a link where u can check out what I mean by the fork support piece! :

http://www.motorcycl...temStyleId=4170

The fork savers work great but a 4x4 or 2x4 will work just as well if you don't want to wait to get a real one.

just get the pressure relief valves for the top..very cheap and effective

Or use the stock air relief screws in your forks. A combination of all the above posts will keep your seals intact much longer. All good advice.

Thanks for the advice, so do I need to replace the seals?

budpat105, on 16 May 2012 - 01:43 AM, said:

So to recap what the entire thread had said. If the 35mm film trick doesn't work and there are no nicks in the fork tubes then yes you need to replace your seals. To prevent your seals from blowing out again try using a fork saver and maybe get some fork skins to prevent dirt from getting up in there.

Swede73, on 16 May 2012 - 06:27 AM, said: