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Title: 2015 DS Fork oil leaking after 4000 mls/6500 kms
Post by: Lecram on April 27, 2016, 04:50:44 AM

The left leg from my fork is leaking after only 4000 mls. I have had many bikes, but this is the first one with leaking seals after just 4000 mls. Any other similar experiences?

Title: Re: 2015 DS Fork oil leaking after 4000 mls/6500 kms
Post by: rayivers on April 27, 2016, 05:52:05 PM

Is it leaking from the seal, or where the slider tube threads into the axle-boss section?

Leak thread w/photos (http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3784.msg23018#msg23018)

Ray

Title: Re: 2015 DS Fork oil leaking after 4000 mls/6500 kms
Post by: lolachampcar on April 27, 2016, 06:00:18 PM

I have had three different warranty issues with leaking FastAce front forks on my Zeros.  The new forks are wonderful in comparison.

Title: Re: 2015 DS Fork oil leaking after 4000 mls/6500 kms
Post by: acacia1731 on April 27, 2016, 08:35:18 PM

This $5 tool can sometimes take care of a leak, if it's being caused by some dirt stuck in the seals.  I've had mixed success, but it's at least worth trying before going to the trouble of a seal change...

http://sealmate.net/ (http://sealmate.net/)

For those who like to pinch pennies, I've also made one of these by cutting material from the side of a gallon milk jug.  Not quite as good as the original, but close.

Title: Re: 2015 DS Fork oil leaking after 4000 mls/6500 kms
Post by: NEW2elec on April 27, 2016, 10:06:39 PM

nice little tool darn sure worth a try.

Lola the DS just hit 12000 miles.  Take good care of my future SR now :)

Title: Re: 2015 DS Fork oil leaking after 4000 mls/6500 kms
Post by: Lecram on April 28, 2016, 04:10:22 PM

Quote from: lolachampcar on April 27, 2016, 06:00:18 PM

I have had three different warranty issues with leaking FastAce front forks on my Zeros.  The new forks are wonderful in comparison.

I have the new Showa fork ...

Title: Re: 2015 DS Fork oil leaking after 4000 mls/6500 kms
Post by: Nomad on April 29, 2016, 11:59:30 PM

I too have a leaking front showa fork on my fxs after only 2500 miles. Local dealer would not fix it under warranty because of a small scratch on that fork from previous owner (I had the bike for 2 months before the leak. scratch has nothing to do with leak). Now dealer asks for 150$US for the seal kit + 100$US shop work. :(

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Title: Re: 2015 DS Fork oil leaking after 4000 mls/6500 kms
Post by: acacia1731 on April 30, 2016, 02:37:14 AM

Quote from: Nomad on April 29, 2016, 11:59:30 PM

Now dealer asks for 150$US for the seal kit + 100$US shop work. :(

$100 labor seems pretty reasonable to replace seals.  I'm a novice mechanic, but it usually takes me about 4 about hours to replace a set. 

On the other hand, $150 for seals seems pretty high.  I'm used to paying closer to $25-50 for seal kits.  Maybe they're adding oil into that price.

Overall, the estimate wouldn't be outrageous if not for their bogus claim that a tiny scratch caused the failure.