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    Greasing Fork Tubes to Slide into Headlight Ears

    During my quest to get ahead of myself last night, I realized I had not put my headlight mounts on the bike before sliding the forks into the triple trees. Which means I also forgot to install the new rubber into those mounts replacing my old beat up stuff. Once I installed the rubber, I tried to test fit the forks through them and found it to be a little difficult to slide them in easily.

    Would it be okay to LIGHTLY grease the insides of the rubber mount cushions with some marine grease or lubricating oil before installing the forks? I only ask because I don't want to do anything that might also hurt the fork inner tubes in the process.

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    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

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    Lube away, I use an O-Ring lubricant myself
    1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
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      Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
      . Once I installed the rubber, I tried to test fit the forks through them and found it to be a little difficult to slide them in easily.
      No reason not to add some lube. That can be a frustrating job unless you have an assistant. I've always had good luck with aerosol silicone when dealing a with rubber vs. metal sliding fit.
      and God said, "Let there be air compressors!"
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        #4
        I lube the rubber and the forks, then wipe off the excess when I'm done.

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