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Fork Air Equalizing Tube-Air Joints

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sebby110

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Howdie Folks;
Re: '83 GS850G
Air Equalizing Tube and (2)Air Joints just below the tree.

I'm about to remove my front forks.
From manuals and posts, it looks like there's only a pair of "O" rings at each of the "Air Joints", which fit around the fork tubes. I don't see any securing bolts in my case.

Has anyone had any experience with this air joint, and what I might encounter ?
Will the shock tube slip right through it when I pull down on the shock ?

Thanks for any tips !!
 
I was just fiddling with a pair of 85 700 forks and the air joint moves easily.
 
Loose the air set up, seal the holes and purchase some Sonic fork springs and new fork oil. No need for the air in the forks then.
 
mrbill5491 said:
Loose the air set up, seal the holes and purchase some Sonic fork springs and new fork oil. No need for the air in the forks then.
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Mrbill;
I might just do that. Had progressive springs installed several years ago, and I never put air in since. But I like having the option available.
Any recommendations on sealing the hole ?
Should I tap it and fit a screw?

Thanks for the advise.
 
sebby110 said:
Mrbill;
I might just do that. Had progressive springs installed several years ago, and I never put air in since. But I like having the option available.
Any recommendations on sealing the hole ?
Should I tap it and fit a screw?

Thanks for the advise.
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I just used some JBs weld and sanded it smooth, can barely tell its even there.
 
update!
I've soaked the air clamps in liquid wrench for a could of days.
But getting the air clamps to slide up off the shocks is proving to be a real biatch!
The headlight bracket is right above them, limiting movement, so I've been using a flathead screw driver to wiggle it up the shock (progress is in millimeters !!) It's moving, allowing the shock to slide down, BUT progress is painfully SLOW !!

On a sadder note...while removing the tire, I busted one of the studs at the bottom of the right shock. Are the studs removeable/replaceable ?

Thanks for everyone's help !:lol:
 
Update!

Job Completed! Everything cleaned up, new oil, new seals, new stud.
Back on the bike, and tested ! A OK:) Feels great too.

The allen bolts at the bottom of the fork tubes was a biatch, despite heat. Ultimately, I had to take it to a shop to remove them, and even they had a hell of a time getting it off.

Tubes slid back on relatively easily. I though I was going to have a terrible time getting the "air-clamps" to slide back on. But, with a bit of cleaning and grease, they went back on with minimal resistance.

Thanks Folks !!!
 
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