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Stupid fork question on an 83 GS1100 E

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Where the heck is the air filler (schrader) valve? I can't find one, yet people here have talked about putting air in the forks of this model!?!

What am I missing here?

TIA,
Tim
 
On my 82....it is just below and to the left side of the headlight (as if sitting on the bike) . It looks like a chrome 12mm bolt but it is a cap that covers the air valve.
 
Re: Stupid fork question on an 83 GS1100 E

Tim, I'm not going to tell you, because I think putting air in the forks is a bad idea.

Earl :-)



HiSPL said:
Where the heck is the air filler (schrader) valve? I can't find one, yet people here have talked about putting air in the forks of this model!?!

What am I missing here?

TIA,
Tim
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Unless you still have stock springs- then you must use air.

Unlike some others opinion, I believe air is a fantastic suspenton agent. From my mountain biking days, the best shocks were air shocks, however, weight was a huge player in the picture.
 
Re: Stupid fork question on an 83 GS1100 E

earlfor said:
Tim, I'm not going to tell you, because I think putting air in the forks is a bad idea.

Earl :-)
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Well aren't we Mr. Helpful today. :lol:

I'm not springing (pun intended) for the progressives yet, and I need more preload than the puny little caps give me. I could cut some spacers but I would want another inch of preload and I don't think I could wrestle the caps back on with that much spacer in them. It's hard enough right now...

Thanks for all the REAL answers.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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