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Re: fork end bolts

Date : Tue, 30 Sep 2003 22:05:17 -0400
To : virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx
From : Josh Fielek <jfielek@xxxxxxx>
Subject : Re: fork end bolts 
> I happened to notice some oil on the sidewall of my front tire tonight.
> I checked the bottom of the fork and it was a little wet. There is a hex
> head bolt in the bottom of the fork, which is pretty tight but still
> turns. What does this bolt do? 

It holds the fork internals in place. If it's leaking there, you can usually just snug it up to eliminate the leak.

J
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