Forks Won't Hold Air

[Guest]

hey guys I've got an 85 gs550l and my front forks won't hold any air. is there any common problems that I should look for? or parts that are most likely to fail? and how hard are they to rebuild/what tools will I need? thanks for the help in advance

[Steve]

Sounds like your fork seals are shot.

No problem there, just replace the seals.

However, while you have the forks apart to change the seals, you would be far better off to remove your springs and slip in a pair from Progressive or Sonic.

With the new springs, you won't need to add any air, so no more worries.

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[1_v8_merc]

Also, check the air valves themselves, make sure that small assembly isn't loose!
(it's threaded in)
I accidentally discovered this one night, ever since then, my mysterious leaks stopped.

[Billy Ricks]

If you have a linked fill system where there is an air line between two collars between on the tubes then you could have bad o-rings on those collars too. Most likely the seals though.

[aznpride75]

Also, check the air valves themselves, make sure that small assembly isn't loose!
(it's threaded in)
I accidentally discovered this one night, ever since then, my mysterious leaks stopped.

haha the valve stems? and I haven't checked them yet but I think the seals are at fault if I were to guess

also what all do I need to run the progressive set up aside from new seals and there kit? any special tools?