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Forks Won't Hold Air

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aznpride75

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hey guys I've got an 85 gs550l and my front forks won't hold any air. is there any common problems that I should look for? or parts that are most likely to fail? and how hard are they to rebuild/what tools will I need? thanks for the help in advance
 
Sounds like your fork seals are shot. :-\\\

No problem there, just replace the seals.

However, while you have the forks apart to change the seals, you would be far better off to remove your springs and slip in a pair from Progressive or Sonic.

With the new springs, you won't need to add any air, so no more worries.
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Also, check the air valves themselves, make sure that small assembly isn't loose!
(it's threaded in)
I accidentally discovered this one night, ever since then, my mysterious leaks stopped.
 
If you have a linked fill system where there is an air line between two collars between on the tubes then you could have bad o-rings on those collars too. Most likely the seals though.
 
1_v8_merc said:
Also, check the air valves themselves, make sure that small assembly isn't loose!
(it's threaded in)
I accidentally discovered this one night, ever since then, my mysterious leaks stopped.
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haha the valve stems? and I haven't checked them yet but I think the seals are at fault if I were to guess

also what all do I need to run the progressive set up aside from new seals and there kit? any special tools?
 
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