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    Posted: 07 Mar 2025 at 12:54
Hi guys,  could someone please take look at photo of my failed seals. Only lasted around 200 miles mybe less before  leaking  again. Don't think they were a branded make, supplied by m&p motorcycles. Fitted myself for first time. From photo can you see anything that I've done wrong?  Wondering if seals in upside down,  also should there be a gap between  seal and retaining clip? Ordering suzuki k4 seals and changing them next week.  Any help appreciated.   Photo of one side but both started leaking same time.   https://photos.app.goo.gl/HCvDTaAbjz4Jfrb36 ;       Thanks 
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Your link doesn’t work but from memory the retaining clip is not particularly snug with the seal assuming oem seals and your talking about Ohlins forks.  Are you sure there isn’t a stone chip burr or something on the fork leg ? Any imperfections with nick the seal so they won’t last long. 
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Hi Spoonz,  thanks for getting back to me , can't seem to upload photos , il change the seals next week for the suzuki  seals and have good check for any chips ect as you said.    Thanks again 
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Is this on ohlins forks ? 

Don’t buy k4 seals as they can wear the gold away buy the latest upgraded 
 ohlins seals with the double lips 


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Thanks for the advice, where can I purchase these ? Would you have a link please?   And yes they are ohlins forks.  Thanks 
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It’s got to be from Griff and the gang at APworkshops 


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That's great 👍 , thanks for the help
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