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Old 08-27-10 | 09:25 AM
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A2BMetro
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Black marks on Front Forks

Hiya...

New to forum. Just joined. Was never much of a bike rider until I got an A2B Metro, which I been riding the last month. Managed to clock up 300 miles already. Really great bike to ride.

One thing I have noticed though that there is blacks marks appearing on the forKS. These marks appear to be being caused by the seal and run from the seal across the lenght of the suspension travel. It is nothing that is severe, but I would like to nip a problem in there bud if there is one.

Seems as though it may be lacking sufficient lubricant. I just wanted opinions on whether that is normal. I am planning on applying some 'magnalube' (teflon grease I have at work used for lubricating pnuematic cylinders)

My plan was to apply on each fork above the seal and press down so it slides into to the fork and lubricates across the travel of the forks. I believe the forks are coil, not air or oil dampened.

Just wanted some advice really, is this a good idea.... or is it no problem at all, or is the seal itself breaking down due to lack of sufficient lubricant. Thanks for any advice!
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