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fork slider bushings for gs850g

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Im not sure why but im having an incredibly difficult time finding some upper bushings for my 1982 gs850g front forks. I have a couple gouges in one and would like to replace them. Maybe they are only available aftermarket?

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Are the fork sanctions between the 700's and lower displacement bikes all reletively the same diameters? I thought they were all the same but no catelogue ive seen uses the same part numbers
 
I've noticed the same omission on the parts fiches.

There are lots of bikes with 37mm forks, but we don't know what the height of the bushing might be on other bikes (in the fiche, Suzuki calls this a "SLIDE METAL", which sounds like hard rock for the playground...)

Anyhoo, you can supposedly get them from Racetech, assuming you can get anyone to respond. Maybe you can order them from the Racetech web site.

It's also quite possible that slides from another model would work fine -- Suzuki tends to re-use parts as much as possible, and we've found other examples where they simply left something out of a fiche on certain models (like the seals in the cam chain tensioner). They're not on the 82/83 GS1100 fiche.
 
Go to a GS1100 model years 82-83, they all use the same size fork and the same bushing (37mm) and they are still listed in the parts. This is what I had to do to replace my bushings in a pair of 80-81 GS1100 forks. Don't forget the bushings at the bottom of the forks inner tubes as well. Two tops and two bottoms.
 
Great thanks for the tip! Bottom bushings show up on the schematic no problem but the tops cant be found anyplace??! I will check into the gs1100 model for parts.. Thanks
 
It looks as if the size of the slide bush is a 41od x 37id x 12mm in height.. Best i can measure.. I cant find anything for the 1100 either because i see essentially the same drawings everywhere i look.i would really like to find the tops if possible but i really need a part number with sizes to verify. Do the katanas use similar bushes? Ive found a few part numbers for one but nothing seems to crossover at all.

All i need is a relevant operating machine with 37mm tubes to verify that the bushings are also 2mm thick. Im pretty sure 2mm is the standard thickness i keep finding.. But they are a little to pricey for me too guess about. But i need a listed machine to be sure of what im getting.

In beginning to think this set of forks didnt come oh this model i have. Not sure when the top bushing became relevant. Ive. Checked a dozen model years of these bikes and nothing seems to change??!
 
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It looks as if the size of the slide bush is a 41od x 37id x 12mm in height.. Best i can measure.. I cant find anything for the 1100 either because i see essentially the same drawings everywhere i look.i would really like to find the tops if possible but i really need a part number with sizes to verify. Do the katanas use similar bushes? Ive found a few part numbers for one but nothing seems to crossover at all.

All i need is a relevant operating machine with 37mm tubes to verify that the bushings are also 2mm thick. Im pretty sure 2mm is the standard thickness i keep finding.. But they are a little to pricey for me too guess about. But i need a listed machine to be sure of what im getting.

In beginning to think this set of forks didnt come oh this model i have. Not sure when the top bushing became relevant. Ive. Checked a dozen model years of these bikes and nothing seems to change??!
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http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fich...y=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1982&fveh=2156

Here ya go, These will fit. #8

METAL,SLIDE
51167-01D00 (replaces 51167-49500) 2 $9.88 $9.49
 
Awesome saved the day with those part numbers! I cant view your link it just takes me to a home page on my mobile.. Ill check the pc later.. I need to see if i have any luck ordering from boulevard.. Got pretty expensive last time i attempted for a measley seal
 
Mine are pretty worn too, with noticeable stiction. Any thoughts on getting them out? IIRC, there isn't much lip to grip.
 
Shouldnt be too difficult. They should be a soft alloy or copper under the teflon and i bet it will pry in and fold pretty easily. A small puller should bite enough though.. My bushings are actually split.. Kinda hard to notice..and i think i can pry the material up with a small screwdriver and fold in
 
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Shouldnt be too difficult. They should be a soft alloy or copper under the teflon and i bet it will pry in and fold pretty easily. A small puller should bite enough though.. My bushings are actually split.. Kinda hard to notice..and i think i can pry the material up with a small screwdriver and fold in
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OK. Let us know how it goes please. I haven't seen this discussed here before, so it would be nice to have someone's experience on record.
 
I just checked my theory out. The core of the bushing seems to be hard lined. Just the surfaces are soft faced. But i will post pics and methods to my removal soon
 
The bushings are teflon lined on a steel or copper ring, though gotta be careful installing them, you don't want to mar the inside. as for getting them out, I just took a small bladed screwdriver, carefully drove it in between the fork tube and bushing causing the bushing to buckle. Bend it in a bit and it pops right out. Then again the bushings do have a seam and that where it usually buckles.
 
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That really sucked tonight!!!! I was beaten all over.. I tried to buckle the bushing but broke my small thin bladed driver and when i got to punches, they just started to beat up the aluminum too much

I tried pulling.. But not enough lip

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Then i tried smacking.. But not enough lip

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Then i ended up cutting.. Screw the lip!!

Just cut on an angle and stop just before you break through then get your handy screwdriver and hamjam and start chizzeling it until its free

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I found this pointy punch like driver very useful for getting behind the bushing and breaking it free

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Success ...! Not fun,, and did i get heated over it haha.. but were they ever tightly seated
 
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Good to know they're really in there. I think I have some spare fork legs I can learn on. Thanks for letting me know what to expect.
 
I expect some may be easier then others.. Just wasnt my night i think. A nice new sharp puller probably would have been nicer, the **** on mine were a little dull and kept slipping out. and i just didnt have any luck getting the bushing to cave in what so ever because it was so tightly seated and squared.
 
That makes me wonder about using the Dremel to add a nice recess for the puller. First I want to get my hands on the puller that can reach in there. I don't think mine can, and I've been wanting a different one anyway...
 
Installing the tops was much easier then the removal. Literally pressed in by hand with very little resistance. A slight tap to seat at the most. I just made sure the bore was clean and deburred before my attempt. Not difficult at all
 
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