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Hi There
We have a EP16KT and its fine during the day onece it has been used a few times but in the morning when we go to use it again the oil gets throthy.
The steering also makes a loud whining noise until the froth has gone.
we usually lift the forks up and down (lowering slowly) around 20 times and then all is good for the rest of the day.
weve changed the oil and filters recently.
we do notice oil under the middle back wheels in the morning but we think this is coming from the overflow pipe and is just surplus oil that has throthed over.
any ideas greatly appreciated
  • Posted 13 Jan 2011 10:34
  • By FatLadZ
  • joined 19 Nov'10 - 5 messages
  • notts, United Kingdom
if its got boobs or wheels its gonna cost a fortune
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