FastKX500,
Beastrider has got the right idea but an old piece of 35mm negative (remember back when cameras used film) works excellent. Cut it down so the end is 1/2" wide and put a bit of a hook shape in the end. Then you can swipe under the seal and clean it out. I had a chuckle a few months ago when a bike mag had a thin plastic tool (10$) to do this listed as a device of the year. My 92 still has the original seals, but my friends on orange bikes have to borrow my "film" tool most rides to keep theirs from leaking. Green is better. Cam.