GS750 front fork rebuild. Help!

[Groenie]

Hi all.

I'm rebuilding my 80'(-ish) GS750 and need some help before I start stripping the forks. They are both leaking as the was standing outside for 5 years before I got it. The drawing shows a fork seal and spacer seal and....and ....

Please explain which is which, and what they're supposed to do. I have replaced seals on various bikes before, not a GS though, and it's somewhat confusing.

Maybe I'm just stupid, but please help!

[steved89]

I replaced the fork seals on my 83' GS750T 2years ago and it wasn't that difficult. Can't really tell from your picturebut there may be 3 extra pieces I hadn't seen on other forks I've done. 2 of the parts are plastic antifriction rings that reside on each end of the fork tube(I think the tube is machined to accept them). The other part is a washer that simply rests under the seal. If you take apart 1 leg at a time you can always refer to the other if you get confused.I used LEAK PROOF seals kit #42091 and am pleased with them. Good luck, Steve

[BassCliff]

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Hi Mr. Groenie,

#11 looks like the clip ring holding everything in, and #8 looks like the seal. The parts fiche should give you the parts descriptions. What's the exact year and model of your bike? It would help with the research.

If you like, have a look at these PDF files on GS fork seal replacement.

Fork Seal Replacement
(by BassCliff)

Fork Seal Replacement
(by Mr. Matchless)

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[djscoutmaster]

I've got a 80 gs750e without the air fittings. Can I buy air fittings so I can blow my oldmmseals out without rooming the tube? Is it worth it to keep them on after that point as well?

[Groenie]

Thanx BassCliff for the info.

I haven't started rebuilding the forks yet, will do so at a later stage. First I'm getting the bike running properly and sorting out all the little things I can do without forking out any money...