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    Any tips on re-installing the forks on 80 550L got them up through the headlight but struggling to get them the last little bit.Used loads of wd40
    1983 GS 650 gl

    1982 GS 850 gl

    1980 GS 550L

    1982 GS 650 G(KATANA)

    Gsx 1400 daily ride

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    Check that the triple trees are lined up properly and that everything is loose
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      #3
      Originally posted by angus View Post
      Any tips on re-installing the forks on 80 550L got them up through the headlight but struggling to get them the last little bit.Used loads of wd40
      What Cowboy said, but if your pinch bolts are out and you still can't get them in then something is wrong. It shouldn't be that hard. You can wedge open the part of the triple that clamps on the fork a little, but don't go over board.
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        #4
        Yea pinch bolts out and wedged open triple trees must be alignment issue near the top I'll have another go tonight
        1983 GS 650 gl

        1982 GS 850 gl

        1980 GS 550L

        1982 GS 650 G(KATANA)

        Gsx 1400 daily ride

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          #5
          just curious, are you installing one at a time or as a pair?

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