I am leaking oil out of 1 side of the fork on my 96 XR250r. Do I just need a seal kit like this:
http://www.ebay.com/...c722b11&vxp=mtr

and fork oil like this:
http://www.ebay.com/...d593895&vxp=mtr

Also what weight of oil is recommended? I am 200lbs with gear and mostly ride dirt road to work and slight trail type stuff. Definitely a noob to this 1 wheel drive things. Thanks.

Should be it. But, I would also say to change the bushings as long as you will have them apart. When you separate the upper and lower legs, it can be rough on them. Make sure you have a manual handy before doing it. Someone should be able to post up a link for a free PDF download on one if you don't.

5wt oil, your choice on brand.

I have a manual on the computer so will print out the pages for the fork stuff. I have tome 7.5 weight oil left over from some airbump rebuilds, suppose that would be ok?

Ya it will work. I'd still say to use 5wt though so small bumps, rocks and roots won't seem as harsh.

Before you go tearing the forks apart, have you tried pulling the dust seals down and checking to see if it's just a piece of grit caught in the seal? Run the corner of a business card up into and past the seal lip and run it around the circumference of the seal.

Be sure to check your fork tube for nicks that can cut the seal. File them smooth.

Ordered parts from the local guy. Got seals and bushings coming and he stocks oils. Hope to start on it next week.

Here's an excellent write-up on rebuilding XR250 forks!

http://www.flightoft...suspension.html