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GS1100 Front Fork ???

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tightened the triple tree back on the fork and tow strapped the sucker to my work bench... one minute later the cap was off!
here soon the sliders will be off to get powder coated then new fork seals, new oil, new bolts/screws and back together!
 
Bustedknuckles said:
then new fork seals, new oil, new bolts/screws and back together!
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Dont pass up the opportunity to change the fork bushings.....could make a big difference in the way the bike handles.

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the bushings eh? i wouldn't think that the internal metal pieces would really wear out like that... its not like they are exposed to a lot of friction right?
 
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The bushings are the wear point in a front fork . That is what turns your old fork oil greyish/ black along with adding in some moisture.
 
Yes that would be it , they are cheaper through Babbitt's on line

51121-49200 PISTON $10.37this is the oem part # they call it a piston. Bike bandit got their name from being Bandit's they live up to it with every sale
 
Those fork bushings have thin teflon coating which is damaged easily. Since you are that far into the forks change them. I order about 85% of my stuff from Partsshark. Good prices, delivery can be a bit long. I have also ordered from Boulevard Suzuki. Whatever you do, don't buy the Leak Proof fork seals, I've had nothing but problems with those.
 
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