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I just checked out my kdx220 in winter storage and noticed one front shock boot is wet with oil on the bottom. Would this be a bad seal? And how big of a job is it to repair??
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Post by scheckaet »

yep seal, not very hard to replace, do a search, you'll find a good write up
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Here's a neat trick that really works
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Thanks guys, I'm going to try the sandpaper trick before replacing the seal. No harm in trying is it?
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

Tried it on my Vstrom's fork seals last summer

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