Sending my fork inner tubes to be re-chromed does anybody know if the piston at the bottom of the tube needs to be removed and if so how do I remove it.It's part number 21 in partzilla.com diagram.Conan
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1983 GS 650 gl
1982 GS 850 gl
1980 GS 550L
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Yes, it likely needs to come out, for proper cleaning and prep.
To remove it, look in the end of the fork tube, you will see a socket-head screw (also known as Allen-head screws). An air impact removes it nicely, or you will need to fabricate a tool that incorporates some all-thread rod and a few nuts that measure 19mm (I think) across the flats.
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Had inner tube removed it was the inner tube had a piston on it it had 2 small slits in it managed to get it off.Do I need to remove anything else from inner tube before re-chroming ??.Last edited by angus; 08-03-2017, 03:56 PM.1983 GS 650 gl
1982 GS 850 gl
1980 GS 550L
1982 GS 650 G(KATANA)
Gsx 1400 daily rideComment
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