fork air pressure 82 gs1100ez

[Guest]

Hi. I've had a "new to me" '82 gs1100ez for about two weeks now, I checked fork air PSI, zero. I tried hand pump, no luck. I pulled the valve off and air would pass through. I reinstalled the vave and could not get air to pass through? Any thoughts? Thank you. jona.

[posplayr]

Generally you should run zero pressure and get the springs set correctly.

I think someone mentioned about the cross flow only working during pumping. I may not be remembering that correct.

There should be a simple air valve on the one side; I think max is something like 10 psi

[bonanzadave]

Ya gotta open both air port bolts on each fork to allow air to enter the forks. Once air is in tighten both the air port bolts.

[Mysuzyq]

The previous owner may have installed upgraded aftermarket springs, which is why he didn't pressurize the fork....confirm with him if possible, and leave it alone if they feel fine.

[jona]

Thanks. Ya' it's those two bolts, and the previous owner put in progressive's.

[posplayr]

Ya gotta open both air port bolts on each fork to allow air to enter the forks. Once air is in tighten both the air port bolts.

Since I never use air, I should be excused for forgetting that

[bonanzadave]

Since I never use air, I should be excused for forgetting that

Im with ya . I just put mine back together.......arse-backwards. Ooops!!