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does it just pop off or is it threaded? im trying to look at diagrams and im still unsure... again, i just dont want to damage anything...
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Last edited by Guest; 10-10-2012, 11:37 AM. -
The top cap is threaded. Keep downward pressure on it, so that it does not fly all over the garage when the last thread comes out!1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)
1981 GS1000G "Leo" (Bike Of The Month August 2023)Comment
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Yeah, couldn't tell you. Those are different than mine. What 2BR says makes sense...Comment
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Don't have your face over just in case it does get away from you. It could put an eye out.Originally posted by 2BRacing View PostsigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.Comment
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Thew top caps should have been loosened before removing them from the triples.Comment
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great... mine are already off... into the padded vise they go!!!
Originally posted by gearhead13 View PostComment
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tightened the triple tree back on the fork and tow strapped the sucker to my work bench... one minute later the cap was off!
here soon the sliders will be off to get powder coated then new fork seals, new oil, new bolts/screws and back together!Comment
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Dont pass up the opportunity to change the fork bushings.....could make a big difference in the way the bike handles.Originally posted by Bustedknuckles View Post
82 1100 EZ (red)
"You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTYComment
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the bushings eh? i wouldn't think that the internal metal pieces would really wear out like that... its not like they are exposed to a lot of friction right?Last edited by Guest; 10-10-2012, 11:42 PM.Comment
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The bushings are the wear point in a front fork . That is what turns your old fork oil greyish/ black along with adding in some moisture.1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
“Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doingComment
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the bushings shall be replaced!!!Comment
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im about to order the bushings and want to make sure i get the right thing...
i believe its #21 in the included diagram... please tell me if im wrong or if there is a better place to get this. Thanks!
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Yes that would be it , they are cheaper through Babbitt's on line
51121-49200 PISTON $10.37this is the oem part # they call it a piston. Bike bandit got their name from being Bandit's they live up to it with every sale1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
“Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doingComment
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Those fork bushings have thin teflon coating which is damaged easily. Since you are that far into the forks change them. I order about 85% of my stuff from Partsshark. Good prices, delivery can be a bit long. I have also ordered from Boulevard Suzuki. Whatever you do, don't buy the Leak Proof fork seals, I've had nothing but problems with those.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.Comment
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