News and stories
EN LV RU
EN
EN LV RU

Fork dust seals keep coarse dirt away from the inner tubes, but grit can collect behind their lips over time. Left there, it may lead to a leak at the oil seals deeper inside. After a muddy ride, look along both fork tubes for dirt or fresh traces of oil.

An adventure motorcycle owner’s manual treats cleaning the fork dust boots as a separate service task. Access involves supporting the motorcycle securely and removing some surrounding parts; the procedure can differ by model. Without suitable stands or experience, a workshop is the sensible place for that work.

Keep oil and cleaning products off the brake discs: contamination reduces braking performance. If oil returns to a fork tube after its surface has been wiped, cleaning alone has not resolved the problem. Have the seals inspected before riding again.