86 Kawasaki Suspension fork fluid leakage.?

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Cettoman

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It sounds like the seller kept this problem from tyou before the sale. Fork seals don't go bad over night.

New front fork seals are no big undertaking. Buy or download a repair manual and join an online Kawasaki forum.
This job doesn't require a lot of tools. You need to have a place to get the front end off the ground far enough to pull the fork tubes out. I have found it easier to remove the snap rings while the forks are still installed, then remove the tubes. Getting the old seals out is pretty easy, but be careful pressing the new ones in. If you damage them, it's back to square one. Good luck.
 
Unless you are skilled at rebuilding forks you need to take it to a dealer. There's too much chance for error and that puts your life at risk when you ride.
 
I just purchased the 86 Kawasaki 454 ltd. Today I found out that one of my front suspension fork fluid is leaking and it gets to all over my pants and shoes. Please let me know how to fix it without having to spend big bucks or having to bring it to the dealer?

Thanks for your help.
I just called a dealer, he was saying it could approximately cost around few $$$. But how bad could be to keep riding like this if I keep wiping the fluid off the rod? Is it going to kill my fork suspension? What a nightmare.
 
you probably need new fork seals ,you would need the tools to do the job [tool just for seating the new seal] Plus a shop manual and other tools.Dont have to go to a dealer find an independant bike shop and get a slightly lower price. But still expect to pay around 60 dollars an hour.The price for the tools needed is goin to be the same as taking it to a shop by the way.
 
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