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Front Forks this Different Left to Right?

Started by O-B-1, Sat 09, Jun 2018, 21:14:58

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Sat 09, Jun 2018, 21:14:58 Last Edit: Sat 09, Jun 2018, 21:24:13 by O-B-1
Are the forks internally this different left to right?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KLsBsbeQPBQmuBrB6

I am about to rebuild them and want to ensure I get the proper parts.

Any suggestions as to what parts should be replaced, beyond the fork seals?

Looks like I will be getting Progressive springs...

David W. Mitchell
1999 Honda Valkyrie GL1500C

98valk

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Sat 09, Jun 2018, 21:43:44
yes.

do a search many posts on what to replace during a rebuild
1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C  10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp

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O-B-1

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Sat 09, Jun 2018, 21:47:49
Quote from: 98valk, (aka CA) on Sat 09, Jun 2018, 21:43:44
yes.

do a search many posts on what to replace during a rebuild

Yeap, will do... I searched the other day and most of them were just replacing the outer seals when they failed.

I will see if I can find a post where someone did the "Full-Monty" on the forks.
David W. Mitchell
1999 Honda Valkyrie GL1500C

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Sun 10, Jun 2018, 04:07:32
Some photos i took a few years ago.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/36kismf6o/

Andy Cote

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Sun 10, Jun 2018, 06:02:08
I usually do the bushings every time I do the seals.  Already there, not that much money and may help new seals last longer (at least that's what I tell myself).

Use Honda OEM parts.  Again, not that much money.

2015 Goldwing, basic black

Previously: 2000 Valkyrie Interstate, 1997 Valkyrie Standard, 1988 GL1500, GL1200 Standard, GL1200 Interstate and many other Hondas

sandy

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Sun 10, Jun 2018, 07:18:53
I've rebuilt many forks in my garage. The best seals are made by "All Balls". They fit tighter and just fit better. There is a You Tube video on rebuilding VTX 1800 forks. They are the same internally, just a bit longer.

F6Dave

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Sun 10, Jun 2018, 07:35:49
Quote from: O-B-1 on Sat 09, Jun 2018, 21:14:58
Are the forks internally this different left to right?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KLsBsbeQPBQmuBrB6

I am about to rebuild them and want to ensure I get the proper parts.

Any suggestions as to what parts should be replaced, beyond the fork seals?

Looks like I will be getting Progressive springs...



The left and right forks are very different.  One requires a special tool to disassemble.  It's been a while but I think one damps in one direction, and the other does the reverse.

98valk

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Sun 10, Jun 2018, 07:42:10

u can make your own fork tool from electric heater element wrench $8 home depot

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,70292.0.html
1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C  10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp

"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798

Ramie

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Mon 11, Jun 2018, 09:38:09
The 1800 uses basically the same forks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXZPzQqfAXc
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