83 GS 450l fork seals

[adagre]

Hi all, new to the forums. I've done some searching but came up empty. I am looking for advice on opeing up the top of the stanchion on my 450l forks. They have an air valve there and it does not appear to have any kind of top nut. I was going to turn out the schraeder valve and see what lies under there. So far I have removed the bottom of the forks without removing the springs etc from the stanchions.

Thanks!

[pete]

Welcome to the forums!

Can't help with the forks though I'm afraid as my '82 450E doesn't have an air valve or anything, just the cap bolt.

However, go here and download a manual:

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

[hampshirehog]

Here you go:

http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm?fpg=/spst/1983%20GS450L/22.htm

Looks like you have to prise out part number 27 - spring clip holding everything in place. Pop a rag over the top when you do release it - those clips just love to fly off and hide from you for a couple of hours.

[adagre]

Great info! I looked in the Clymer manual and they explain the process unlike the haynes manual I had, it did not cover the air valve. Great link to the parts site. I find I am having alot of trouble getting bike dealers to get me the right parts now I can give them part numbers.

Thanks for the help, I will post pics when my bike is all ready to go. Its my first bike, although I've ridden a few.

Cheers!

[BassCliff]

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