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Checking fork seals/fluid

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LoyalSons said:
Not sure about the 750, but my '81 550 according to the service manual calls for a mixture of SAE 10W/30 motor oil and ATF at a 50 - 50 ratio mix.
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First time I changed fork oil on my gs750ex I used the afr oil mix. Shortly after I went back in to do springs and it was a frothy milkshake mess. No more ATF after that. Pure Virgin fork oil after that.
 
mikerophone said:
Me too. I always thought progressive was a type of spring, and not a brand, because they had "progressively" different spring return or something.

Since I haven't felt the dire need to replace mine once I re-sealed the forks and got the proper amount of fluid in them I hadn't done the research. But as several members were quick to correct me, and let me know how I was slapping another member in the face :eek: now we all know. :D
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Not to worry, I certainly didn't take offense. :)
While I definitely appreciate the support and the kind words for Sonic Springs, I'm mostly here as a GS guy rather than for business reasons. So if you end up with a different brand in your bike that's fine, and I'll still be happy to answer any install or setup questions you have. :D
 
RichDesmond said:
Not to worry, I certainly didn't take offense. :)
While I definitely appreciate the support and the kind words for Sonic Springs, I'm mostly here as a GS guy rather than for business reasons. So if you end up with a different brand in your bike that's fine, and I'll still be happy to answer any install or setup questions you have. :D
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Thanks Rich - certainly wasn't my intent to offend. I'm new here and still learning the "politics" of this board and who provides what. I've ordered from Z1 and cycleorings.com, both of which I would have never learned about had I not join this forum. Now I've learned about your springs, I will be ordering a set a some point and will post an inquiry or even PM you at that point.

As far as the GSR goes, I feel that for the most part people are helpful and just want to learn and share knowledge, which is great. My preference would be to always assist and provide insight, where applicable. I know it must be frustrating for long standing members to answer the same questions repeatedly, but like a recent post I read stated - we were all beginners/newbs at one point right? And we love these bikes, so let's help each other keep them on the road ;)
 
mikerophone said:
As far as the GSR goes, I feel that for the most part people are helpful and just want to learn and share knowledge, which is great. My preference would be to always assist and provide insight, where applicable. I know it must be frustrating for long standing members to answer the same questions repeatedly, but like a recent post I read stated - we were all beginners/newbs at one point right? And we love these bikes, so let's help each other keep them on the road ;)
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I agree, some members have taken to using the board to hand out demerits and other forms of abuse, not because of "dumb" questions, and not because of laziness to search what has already been posted but as a means to get on a soapbox.

I have had my agenda as well, but it has been to improve the technical awareness of the forum in specific regard to electrical issues. When new posters are abused because they don't seem to be in alignment with other members perspectives, I don't see that is helping anyone.
 
I got the Sonic springs and 20w fork oil, don't need no more stinking air. THEY WORK GREAT! Thanks Rich.
 
So, what rate on the Sonic springs is most likely the best for a 200 lb guy that rarely carries a passenger, except for that Vetter fellow up front? I keep my fuel tank topped up also.
 
wymple said:
So, what rate on the Sonic springs is most likely the best for a 200 lb guy that rarely carries a passenger, except for that Vetter fellow up front? I keep my fuel tank topped up also.
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For that 850 I'd go with the 1.0s.
 
Hey Rich .
Do you carry springs for the 78 GS 1000C ,I looked on your site and the GS 1000C was not listed.

Thanks Much...
 
RichDesmond said:
While I definitely appreciate the support and the kind words for Sonic Springs, I'm mostly here as a GS guy rather than for business reasons.
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And I, for one, appreciate the subtlty of merely having your company's link in your sig.

Even a simple "Yes, I can provide what you need" would not be out of line, in my book, and the general suspension tips are always appreciated.

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Thanks for the clarification about the fork oil guys, seems much easier to just buy good quality oil rather than trying to make some wizard potion mix :rolleyes:
 
Change the fluid if it looks like this...


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I'm going to have to replace the fork seals on my GS750E including the wipers, will I have to completly disassemble the forks and replace the DU bushings just for the seals?
 
jbird7262 said:
I'm going to have to replace the fork seals on my GS750E including the wipers, will I have to completly disassemble the forks and replace the DU bushings just for the seals?
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I agree you should check out the PDF listed above.

To quickly answer your question though, it depends.
I left my bushings in when replacing my seals... but because they were in good shape.

If yours look bad, (scratches, gouges, noticeable wear) then yeah, you should replace them.

They'll come out anyway, so have a good look at them. See if the coating is damaged.
 
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