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Front fork inner tube repair or replace?

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Greetings to the faithful,

I am posting a photo of the inner tube of the front forks on an '81 GS850G and seeking wisdom on whether this damage is something that can be repaired (and if so, how), or does it need to be replaced.

Thanks in advance for any input.

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Was that damage caused by someone trying to remove the fork seal?
Where is it located in the piston travel of the fork tube? Bigger picture showing it in entirety next to the fork lower?
 
Yes, I believe it was damaged by a rather unscrupulous mechanic in the course of a fork seal change, who didn't bother to own up to the mistake. You don't even want to see what he did to the bolts at the bottom of the housing...

As I don't have it in front of me, from memory, I'd say it is roughly in the middle of the tube. Alas, I don't have a photo showing it all together.

Thanks.
 
Basically if the damaged area is going to hit the seal at any point during it's travel while riding it needs replacing.
 
IIRC, the '81 850 and 1000 shared the same forks? 37mm tubes on both? If so, I know that I have a good tube that could be shipped to Costa Rica if you can't find one closer.
 
GSX1000E said:
IIRC, the '81 850 and 1000 shared the same forks? 37mm tubes on both? If so, I know that I have a good tube that could be shipped to Costa Rica if you can't find one closer.
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Got two? They were both damaged equally. I'd have someone bring them to me. How much would you want for them?
 
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