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<blockquote data-quote="Big Sky" data-source="post: 256465" data-attributes="member: 3460"><p>I talked to the dealer and he said the seal was full of dirt/grit when they took it apart again. That's curious, since somehow I managed to fill the seal with spoodge in a mere 1,000 miles after the initial tear-down, when I hadn't managed that feat in four years and 31,000 miles previously. Sounds like an improperly installed seal, to me. Oh well. I told him about the washer and he said they'd check that. And he said they'd use steel wool to smooth the slider (?!) before reassembly. I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed regarding the re-fix, and the right fork leg which hasn't leaked yet since tear-down. Now if they get the stator cover to re-seal using a new gasket...</p><p></p><p>I really, really hate taking equipment in for service, then getting it back with brand new problems related to the items serviced. Sigh...</p><p></p><p>And I agree with those who suggest it's probably best to do these chores yourself. But that takes a certain degree of tool possession and know-how - and confidence - which I lack. I think I will have to remain satisfied with being able to change my own oil and pull and re-install wheels (the shop does the mounting and balancing).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Big Sky, post: 256465, member: 3460"] I talked to the dealer and he said the seal was full of dirt/grit when they took it apart again. That's curious, since somehow I managed to fill the seal with spoodge in a mere 1,000 miles after the initial tear-down, when I hadn't managed that feat in four years and 31,000 miles previously. Sounds like an improperly installed seal, to me. Oh well. I told him about the washer and he said they'd check that. And he said they'd use steel wool to smooth the slider (?!) before reassembly. I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed regarding the re-fix, and the right fork leg which hasn't leaked yet since tear-down. Now if they get the stator cover to re-seal using a new gasket... I really, really hate taking equipment in for service, then getting it back with brand new problems related to the items serviced. Sigh... And I agree with those who suggest it's probably best to do these chores yourself. But that takes a certain degree of tool possession and know-how - and confidence - which I lack. I think I will have to remain satisfied with being able to change my own oil and pull and re-install wheels (the shop does the mounting and balancing). [/QUOTE]
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