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    Fork Caps

    Going to try under these threads to see if someone new might see it.

    Has anyone ever replaced the Fork Caps (The ones with the built in valve) on a GS850 with just plane flat caps? I am going to be going to a lower handlebar and there is barely enough clearance with the stock ones. I think I heard someone mention harley fork caps somewhere, but that might have been for a friends bike?

    Any help would be appreciated.
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    Caps without the valves are available, as are little bolts to plug the holes.
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      #3
      Going to clip-ons would most likely be an easier option. You could use a raised clipon style set of bars to give the same impression and not have to worry about the clearance.

      - boingk

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        #4
        Originally posted by boingk View Post
        Going to clip-ons would most likely be an easier option. You could use a raised clipon style set of bars to give the same impression and not have to worry about the clearance.

        - boingk
        I really don't want clip-ons. I know it shouldn't matter, but it's a prefrence, and I really don't like the look of those valves.

        Oh, and the bar will probably be $30, where the clip-ons will be much more (and yes I know the cost of the caps need to be added on, still hopefully cheaper)
        Last edited by Guest; 07-10-2013, 11:05 AM.

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          #5
          Fork caps.

          Those valves are not there for looks, I hope you have some aftermarket springs in there or that front end will be VERY soft and saggy.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Dj66 View Post
            Those valves are not there for looks, I hope you have some aftermarket springs in there or that front end will be VERY soft and saggy.
            Yes, I will be going to progressives.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Hakamisu View Post
              Yes, I will be going to progressives.
              Might want to rethink about going with progressives on the forks. Check out Sonic springs. I just bought a pair for my bike and like them. SonicSprings.com
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                #8
                Originally posted by mrbill5491 View Post
                Might want to rethink about going with progressives on the forks. Check out Sonic springs. I just bought a pair for my bike and like them. SonicSprings.com
                I haven't used Progressive front springs for some time. Sonic is a great choice. (Race-Tech, too).

                From Sonic's website, you will find some great info here:

                Straight-Rate Springs vs. Progressive Rate Springs

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                http://www.sonicsprings.com/catalog/straight_vs_prog_tech_article.php
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                  #9
                  Adding to the problem is that modern forks actually have 2 spring mediums, the steel coil and the air trapped inside.
                  This should still hold true if I just cap it and get rid of the valve.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
                    Caps without the valves are available, as are little bolts to plug the holes.
                    Could you point me in a direction on how to find the caps without valves? Parts Catalog?

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Hakamisu View Post
                      Could you point me in a direction on how to find the caps without valves? Parts Catalog?
                      The '83 GS850G didn't have the air valves at the top (there's one air valve and a crossover air tube system in the lower triple).

                      I'm not saying that the '83 caps will definitely 100% work in '82 forks, but it's very, very likely.
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by bwringer View Post
                        The '83 GS850G didn't have the air valves at the top (there's one air valve and a crossover air tube system in the lower triple).

                        I'm not saying that the '83 caps will definitely 100% work in '82 forks, but it's very, very likely.
                        Thank you kindly sir.

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