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    #1

    Upper/Outer Fork Bushings

    Hi:

    I have an '81 GS1100E and am rebuilding my forks.

    To prevent future leaks, I need to replace my upper/outer fork bushings.

    The Suzuki Factory no longer makes them, Bike Bandit has discontinued them, and I went to shop who said he can order these and he can't.

    2 options - can I reverse the bushings so that the impact spots are "fresh" - I'm afraid to twist them out as they seem pretty stuck in and there is little lip left from which to grab them. If I screw them up, I'm SOL.

    Anyone know where I can get new ones, or anyone who can fabricate them?

    Has anyone had similar experience? What did you do?

    Please advise.

    ANDY
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    Andy,

    Are you referring to BUSHINGS (metal with low friction material) or SEALS (rubber/vinyl coated metal)? Regardless, I ordered and received both sets of bushings and a set of seals from Lombard Suzuki over the winter. I kept the packages with part numbers. Maybe you have a bad part number or are referring to the wrong part. Can you post a pic?

    Joe
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      Bushings

      Metal with low-friction covering - the upper bushings have worn through the low friction coating and are showing bronze / gold color.

      I was able to order all other parts (seals, o-rings, dust cover), but was told your '83 has different bushings than my '81 - and the '81 forks were only built for the 1100E model for 2 yrs. so parts may be hard to find.

      Will call Lombard Suzuki anyway - may get lucky, but a mechanic friend already called his sources and couldn't locate any new ones. Of course, he is a snowmobile and dirt bike mechanic (primarily), but he's more tech-capable than I am.

      ANDY

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        #4
        I would try ebay for a different set of forks they have allot of parts for old Suzuki's on there I ordered allot over the winter. Andy

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          #5
          Fork Brushings - Found them

          Thanks.

          A mechanic I know found the parts via an aftermarket supply shop. Will provide name when I track him down and get details.

          ANDY

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