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    Which direction do fork seals go?

    which side of fork seal goes into tube?


    This one
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    1980 GS550L

    #2
    or this one

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    1980 GS550L

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      #3
      The writing should face outward.
      Alan

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      Graduated to an '82 GS850GL
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        #4
        Thank-you. I have to pay closer attention when I take things apart.
        1980 GS550L

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          #5
          If you see the spring its the wrong way in.
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            #6
            Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
            If you see the spring its the wrong way in.
            Thats true however the stock seals have springs that can be seen on both sides. Amk is right about the writing being up
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              #7
              Thanks for the clarifications.
              1980 GS550L

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