Topic: Can I re use fork seals?

[Cheffish]

I'm pretty sure I put them in upside down. They leak a little on both legs but they are new. Also, for future reference, which side goes down?

[CycleRanger]

You'll probably be unable to remove them without damage. Best to get new ones.

[MoMo]

The  inner seal is angled and the wider part goes down.  Most of the time the writing (if there is any) will go up ...Larry

[Shane72]

All the ones I've ever put in had a spring around the inner diameter that was visible from one side only.  That side always pointed down when installed.

I wouldn't reuse them, once installed either direction.

All the best,

Shane

[george]

Mine leak a bit now too , I'm just waiting till there is nothing else to do , then replace them. Not very hard too do ,very labor intensive, presicion work ! I like to completly take my forks apart to clean everything.
Usually , the writing should face up, probably can't reuse, just ride if its not real bad !

[JimJamerino]

Fork seals for my bike were all of $15.  You're talking about pulling the fork apart to fix it anyways, so err on the side of caution and just put new ones in.  Print side up.

On a somewhat related note, the purpose of suspension is to keep the tires in contact with the road.  I try keep that system in 100% functional shape.

[Cheffish]

I know. I just don't wanna wait and pay like $10 shipping on something that weighs as much as a quarter. I'll get new ones.