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Am I missing a spacer?

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I bought a 1980 gs550e not too long ago, and it runs and rides fine. However, I just noticed it looks like something could be missing from the front axle. I took pictures, if any seasoned expert can offer me some explanation as to how I'm right or, conversely, how I'm an idiot, I'd greatly appreciate it.

http://imgur.com/AoRrk&VJofD&TBjoIl
 
Looks fine to me. There's a spacer which goes in the fork bottom: you can see the little inner collar of it (almost looks like a washer right next to the fork). Then a spacer adjoins it and extends under that cup right up to the right front wheel bearing inner race. You can tell it's there because it's almost the same thickness as the front axle end. Since I just so happen to have my 82 GS550L front end disassembled, I'll attach a pic of the parts. Sorry how dark it is there's little light in the garage ATM and the flash would probably just make it worse.
 
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Hi Mr. nasaldischarges,

I'm not familiar with that particular front wheel setup (those are 550L forks from the looks of it), but it looks OK to me too. As long as it rides straight and the calipers aren't binding, I guess you've got it right.

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Thanks for the help. I got the 550 as an upgrade from my Honda Rebel and I really didn't know much about the bike going in, just that it ran well and I got a decent price on it.

This forum seems like a well run community and I'll get reading through those mega-welcome links.
 
Heh. I didn't even notice that he said 550E in his post. Just went to the pic and saw "L". Definitely L forks on there. Since we can't see the rest of the bike I'm not sure if he has the model wrong or somebody just put L forks on an E.

On the spacer in the fork bottom I pulled it out a little bit so you can see more than just the inner collar. Should have mentioned that before; as installed that should be as far as possible into the fork.

I just popped new bearings into my wheel last night. It's a really good thing too because the old ones felt quite rough (yes, before I beat them out). New springs (correct size) are here and going to mount a tire tonight. Might get her back on the road this weekend!

Happy riding and enjoy your GS and this community, Mr. nasaldischarges.

BassCliff said:
I'm not familiar with that particular front wheel setup (those are 550L forks from the looks of it), but it looks OK to me too.
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