Doing fork seals, stupid question which side is up?

[Hypefxx]

Doing fork seals, stupid question which side is up?
I followed a YouTube guy that states the two lip faces up and the single lip that is wider goes down. I just did one fork and when pumping the suspension I still get an oil ring. Waiting on answers before doing the second one. Thanks

 

[Hypefxx]

 

[Hypefxx]

I did some research and found that you’re supposed to face the label printed on the outer ring away from the oil side. Can anybody confirm?

 

[Hypefxx]

 

[Kurlon]

Seals have a 'C' shape to them, face them so the 'C' legs are facing towards whatever you want to seal. You want to keep the oil in, smooth face out, side with the groove and spring in the middle in towards the oil.

 

[Hypefxx]

Both sides have the metal garter rings. That’s what was confusing me. I know you guys are trying to help but I’m still confused. �� 1 and 2 lip is closer to each other. The 3rd lip is further apart and slightly wider.

Which number faces the handle bar? I’m stupid sorry

 

[Barrett]

Look at the 1st seal pic you posted. The part to the left goes up towards handlebars.

 

[Hypefxx]

Ok great. I did it right then. I’m still getting a slight oil ring film when pumping the forks. Will that go away over time?

 

[Barrett]

Ok great. I did it right then. I’m still getting a slight oil ring film when pumping the forks. Will that go away over time?

If assembled correctly...correct quantity of fork oil used...no rust or nicks or scratches on lower fork tubes....then yes.

 

[Hypefxx]

Thanks Barrett!!

 

[Hypefxx]

So drove about 10 miles today. Both fork leaking out now. So I’m guessing it’s gotta be flipped the other side. Any tips of correcting the preload adjustment when I redo it again.

I did notice the left preload not being able to move where the right fork was able too. Probably the jam nut too tight?

 

[Hypefxx]

Took it all apart today and the left side fork cap preload is seized . I need to buy a new one? Any ideas on interchangeable parts that 43mm?