Front Fork Seals GS650G 82 Project

[Mr.humbucker]

So I am restoring a GS650G 82 from the frame up and having a lot of fun slowly seeing it come together. I want it to be as good a runner as I can make it without going broke. I was intending on replacing the fork seals and have read both the manual and Basscliff's instructions on doing the deed. So had them in the vice, drained the old oil and fired up the compressor to "pop" the old seals and they didn't budge, nor was there any apparent leaking of air etc. I am now
thinking that I may not need to replace them. As beat up as the bike was when I got it there was no sign of leaking fork seals etc. I am now of the mind to simply put new fork oil in them and see how it goes. I am interested in opinions and techniques on my choices here.

 

[tom203]

Sure, just put right amount of new oil in and see how it goes. Of course, seals might deteriorate after a bit of action, but who knows...fix later. My 81 shows no sign of needing new seals and I ride on pitifully maintained roads.

 

[Mr.humbucker]

Yup ... that's the plan now. I'll fill it with the correct amount (241 ml I think but will double check the manual) and see how it goes. I was surprised at the cost of the oil ... $22.00 Canadian for a litre ... but then again a $5 fancy coffee still baffles me.