How to Fix a Scratch in a Motorcycle Fork Tube

This is a basic video on how to patch or repair a scratch or ding in a fork tube. This technique uses Super Glue to fill in the damaged area. This repair could make fork seals last longer.

Sound Track: Josh Woodward - Lafayette (Instrumental)

[raulbajamx]

I did this 1 yrears ago and still today it works fine, ,,going to do this on the other bike, ,,, thanks again

[baabbylon]

I like it, going to try it for pitting, high up in the travel area, will defo help the seal a little, it is simple stuff, and keep checking for touch ups . "A stitch in time saves nine" thanks dude

[brufnus]

I just disassembled a brake caliper, in which one of the pistons turned out to have a bad spot. I might attempt to fix that piston with method (and, possibly, fork stanchions as well in the future). Thanks for the tip! :-D

[MossySpielberg]

You are a hero. I'm going to say a prayer that you win the lottery.

[johnrichardson]

What a great idea brother, I few little pits in mine that are leaking that I hope this will work for, thanks very much! Thumbs up 👍

[epicentertainment]

Just performed this on a fork today. Filled scratches and cant really fill them anymore. Now I will have to see how long this method lasts. Thanks for the video man

[spadedace]

Great video and home remedy tip to save us all $$$. Thanks for sharing!

[michaellarue]

Thanks for this video. I hope it works for me later today on my 1978 ke125

[harrykuntz]

thank you I have heard clear nail polish works too . another good thing about having a woman in your life they have nail varnish LOL I just bought some mini files to sand down rust pitting .

[tastesmans]

This video is 10y .. will try it on my bike

[DJKNUF]

I hope you could help me with this:

I did exactly the same as on the vid. However, when i try to remove the glue it doesn't stick on to the hole.
It just removes everything.
I tried superglue as well as 'steel epoxy'.

[ashresearcher]

Probably should have sanded it a bit right?

[CARLPHILLY]

I've rebuilt mine three times, and still leaks. Thanks for the tip I'm going to try it, Thanks again.

[willvousden]

Tried this on my mountain bike fork but the superglue doesn't stick well – the razor just takes it all off.  I found that some 2500 grit wet & dry paper worked better than a razor for smoothing off the ridges, and instead of superglue I used JB Weld.  The epoxy is thick enough when it's applied that you can scrape of the excess with the razor blade before it sets to leave a perfectly flush finish.

[Himu]

No - don't sand your fork tube. Maintain the surface "as is" as much as possible.

[hairytoejamfluff]

Great video pal, I know this is repairing a scratch but do you think it would work on pitting?

Thanks buddy.