1600 km forks leaking !!

Moogus said:

You are not alone sir!
Bought my 3R new in May 2023. Both forks display the same oil rings as yours. I mentioned it to the dealer at the bikes 600 mile service and was told it’s the remnants of a grease used when the bikes are packed and shipped. They (the dealer) suggested I run it for another 1000 miles or so by which time the grease should have gone.

Bike is now at 1200 miles, oil rings are still there despite cleaning. Taking it to France in a couple of days so will return it to the dealer when I get back.

Moogus

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Claviger said:

Sorry man, it sucks to have that on a new bike regardless of cause.

If trailering is a regular thing I highly recommend the Pitbull chalk/rear wheel locking system. It allows full suspension movement while holding the bike in place.

Everyone I know who has serious race bikes uses it as it prevents anything like this from happening.

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Claviger said:

Regarding pitbull, they won't have one specifically marked for rocket 3s. You would have to find one that fits.

On second thought, the 2500s may not actually be compatible with the rear stands due to swingarm, but you could use a good high support chalk and the net that goes over the rear tire to hold the back in place, like this:
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Would keep strap impact on suspension minimal.

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