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1978 GS 1000E Rusted Forks

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Hello All,
Can rusted front forks be restored? Please zoom in the attached picture. Notice the rust and scratches in the chrome. Trying to stop fork seal leaks......GS 1000E
 
It's the part by the seal that matters. When a steel molecule rusts, it becomes around 17 times larger than the steel it replaces, that is why you get such a big pit. A rust spot near the seal cannot be fixed. No matter what you do it will leak. There are a lot of decent, rust free forks for your bike on EBAY, and they aren't expensive at all. I'd start there. That bike has a lot potential, and was a good year for that bike. :)
 
You could have the inner legs re-hardchromed, or buy new ones.
Both expensive options ... looking at the overall state of the bike, you not mentioning nut and bolt restoration, Suzukians advice is probably best.
 
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