Leaky Boxxer

[voodoochild]

I just bought a 2002 boxxer off of someone out of town. It was shipped here and when I got it out of the box it had som oil on the lowers. Then I noticed that it was continuing to leak even when I had it upright. I cleaned it and installed it and the leaking stopped when I had it sitting in garage. I was told that the leaking might have been from positioning in storage because the seals were just replaced. Then I took it to Northstar and it leaked quite a bit more while riding. It got everywhere. This can't be normal...or is it? Any input?

[ZoRo]

Dude be ready!! Boxxers are leaky forks especially the 2002 and before. Mine leaked all summer in whistler but at a point I just stopped worrying about it and put a cloth with duct tape around the lowers. But what the hell they work sooooo goood.

New seals might help or a complete tune up

good luck

[voodoochild]

This is what people have been telling me. I think it may be leaking a little too much, but am gonna go for the rebuild. Yes, it does have a great ride! That's why I really want to hang on to it. Do you know where I can get aftermarket seals? I can have my LBS do it but they kind of bend you over.

[Wingnut]

Most hydraulic equipment shops/suppliers should have seals that are very similar, if not exact specs, for alot less cash then the RockShox rebuild kit. My rebuild kit was around $100CDN, but that had every washer, o-ring, seal, dust wipe and wavey washer for a complete rebuild. Ran like a top after that.

[caputo1989]

I had to rebuild one of theese once.. and we put new 2003 lowers on and it runs perfictlyonce the seals broke in.

[westernpenna]

I have had good luck with Enduro wiper and seal kits, they seem to be made from a stiffer and more durable material than the OE ones. Its not just the Boxxer I work in a shop and all forks leak at one point, it is just some are more prone than others. I think if you give Enduro a try you will be pleased. Like I said previously they are a nice tight fit.

[voodoochild]

Where can I get Enduro wipers/seal kit? I'm going to give it a rebuild in a bit and am looking for what to put in there.

[westernpenna]

Well I work at a shop, and we get them from BTI which is one of our main distros. Try a google search for Enduro fork wipers if nothing turns up let me know and I will get you the number for the company. You could also go to your local shop and try and order them. I know you said the are pretty expensive but it is worth a try. In addition to all of this I'm sure you can find them online they are a pretty well known company.