the other day i was sticking my hand under the front fairing trying to get a screw out and when my hand rubbed against the left form i felt some oil on the back of my hand. i looked straight down the fork and it didnt look like the seal was saturated with oil. it looked just like the right one. when i touched the right fork it was dry and the left one is barely wet. I had the forks rebuilt last july-august and i havent noticed anything wrong. i dont ride agressive and i dont stunt. Is my seal busted? if so, why would it have busted when i dont ride agressive or stunt my bike?

 

could be a leaking seal. when you had them rebuilt, did you use OE seals, or another manufacturer. non-OE seals arre notorious for leaking. pot holes and fat hoes could do it as well

You wont see a large puddle of oil unless you have major problems. but the things you are describing do sound like a leaking seal.

 

im not even sure what types of seals they used. it sucks..now i have to pay more money to change the seals to OEM

 

so the fork is just damp? theres no actual dripping or running of fluid?

 

Lol

 

yeah the fork is just damp. there are no drips or running. Looking at it I cant see any oil but when i touch it some gets on my hands

 

If you're willing to invest a little bit-o-$$ for the right tools fork seals/bushings are not that difficult. Neatness counts ... so it is important to have a clean place to do the deed.

I always change the bushings when replacing the seals. Some say it is not necessary but I hate doing things over if the old bushings were worse off than they looked Have almost 20K miles on the last set I did ...

But from what you are describing I don't see an immediate need to do anything. If you start seeing more than just a thin coating of oil then maybe take it in or get her done yerself ...