XB12R Fork Wear Spot

[Snaps13]

Hey everyone, it has came, time to finally replace fork seals. I pulled it all apart, and to my dismay, I find this big wear mark where the brake line has been rubbing, I would never have seen this unless I pulled the forks. Anyone think I need to worry about it. I'm sending them out for powder in a few days. I would attach a picture, but for some reason it wont let me right now.

 

[Carl0s]

Is the wear mark on the sliding part, or the "frame" (sliding part is the chromed lower part)

If its on the sliding part, then you have a problem, since the wearmarks can broke the new seals. If its on the "fork frame" then its only visual problem.

 

[50dro]

There's supposed to be a piece of vinyl there to keep that from happening. Mine was peeling away so I recently replaced it.

 

[Snaps13]

Thats exactly where the mark is ( your picture). Its about 3/32" deep. I'm just gunna powder coat it, replace the tape and see how long she last. The later big forks seem fairly scarce on ebay. Thanks 50dro

 

[50dro]

No problem. You might want to make sure there are no sharp edges for the brake line to catch even if you have to grind/smooth it out before powder...Then cut a nice piece of vinyl to keep it from reoccurring.

 

[red on black]

You might want to reroute the brake line outside the fork tube as it is on my '09 'bolt. No issues with rubbing at all.