GS1100 Front Fork ???

[Bustedknuckles]

does it just pop off or is it threaded? im trying to look at diagrams and im still unsure... again, i just dont want to damage anything...

[2BRacing]

The top cap is threaded. Keep downward pressure on it, so that it does not fly all over the garage when the last thread comes out!

[bluehwy]

Yeah, couldn't tell you. Those are different than mine. What 2BR says makes sense...

[Guest]

The top cap is threaded. Keep downward pressure on it, so that it does not fly all over the garage when the last thread comes out!

Don't have your face over just in case it does get away from you. It could put an eye out.

[gearhead13]

Thew top caps should have been loosened before removing them from the triples.

[Bustedknuckles]

great... mine are already off... into the padded vise they go!!!

Thew top caps should have been loosened before removing them from the triples.

[Bustedknuckles]

tightened the triple tree back on the fork and tow strapped the sucker to my work bench... one minute later the cap was off!
here soon the sliders will be off to get powder coated then new fork seals, new oil, new bolts/screws and back together!

[bonanzadave]

then new fork seals, new oil, new bolts/screws and back together!

Dont pass up the opportunity to change the fork bushings.....could make a big difference in the way the bike handles.

[Bustedknuckles]

the bushings eh? i wouldn't think that the internal metal pieces would really wear out like that... its not like they are exposed to a lot of friction right?

[Guest]

The bushings are the wear point in a front fork . That is what turns your old fork oil greyish/ black along with adding in some moisture.

[Bustedknuckles]

the bushings shall be replaced!!!

[Bustedknuckles]

im about to order the bushings and want to make sure i get the right thing...

i believe its #21 in the included diagram... please tell me if im wrong or if there is a better place to get this. Thanks!

http://www.bikebandit.com/1982-suzuki-gs1100gl/o/m21374#sch269566

[Guest]

Yes that would be it , they are cheaper through Babbitt's on line

51121-49200 PISTON $10.37this is the oem part # they call it a piston. Bike bandit got their name from being Bandit's they live up to it with every sale

[Guest]

Those fork bushings have thin teflon coating which is damaged easily. Since you are that far into the forks change them. I order about 85% of my stuff from Partsshark. Good prices, delivery can be a bit long. I have also ordered from Boulevard Suzuki. Whatever you do, don't buy the Leak Proof fork seals, I've had nothing but problems with those.