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fork seals

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Chris Finlay

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Hi all.

I am replacing the front fork seals on my 1979 GS850. I have read the manual and several other instructions however there seems to be some confusion regarding which way the springs should be inserted into the tube. Should the narrow end be up or down. Help appreciated.

regards. Chris.
 
If they're the stock springs, the proper method is to deposit them (either end down) into the nearest trash can or metal recycling bin after ordering a proper set of aftermarket springs.

With progressively wound or dual-rate springs, I always put the more tightly wound end up so they'll displace the oil at the bottom a little less.

No idea what you mean by the "narrow" end.
 
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