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74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:30 pm
by holysmoke
So, I replaced the left leaky fork seal, and it still leaks. There's something I'm missing here. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement fork? Do they cross with any other Suzuki fork?
Thanks,
Ron

Re: 74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:05 pm
by Suzsmokeyallan
Ron I thought you had solved this by checking the seal to make sure it was installed correct way up last time.. Why not post up a few photos of whats going on.

Re: 74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:37 pm
by holysmoke
Allan, yes I thought so too. So I installed a new seal and made sure of the direction. I'm still getting some weeping. Not sure why. Do you want me to take pics of the leaky fork, or go through the installation procedure again, this time with pics?
Maybe I should pop the dust seal and see if I can see what's going on.
Ron

Re: 74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:12 pm
by Suzsmokeyallan
I'm baffled by this since I cant see it and I'm sure youve checked all the obvious things already. Pop the dust seal and see if theres oil residue on top of the seal lip and report back.
If possible leave it up and wipe away all the weeping and see if you can trace the weeping to the stanchion lip side or lower leg body side of the seal after riding it for a few miles.

Re: 74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:22 pm
by holysmoke
I think the leaking if from the stanchion lip side. I've taken some photos. With the magnifying glass the fork imperfections are obvious. Is it enough to cause the leaking?

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Re: 74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:25 pm
by Suzsmokeyallan
That stanchion leg looks strange just above the seal. In photo #7 the light shows its got some lines going around it and thats possibly where your weeping issue lies. Blowing up the photos for a closer examination with those lines and the general condition of its surface just above the seal I'd say its toast.
Forks by Frank have replacement tubes at quite reasonable prices, either that or see if ebay has something in good shape for your model.

Re: 74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:23 am
by TLRam1
Wonder if you can polish these out?

Re: 74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:08 am
by Coyote
I still have that set off a 74 (chrome dust boots). New seals are already in place.

Re: 74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:24 pm
by holysmoke
Coyote wrote:I still have that set off a 74 (chrome dust boots). New seals are already in place.
How much do you want for them?

Re: 74 GT750 front fork options

Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:03 am
by Coyote
Might ought to look at these. Price is still the same. viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2101" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;