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Started by Anonymous at 07-25-2008 6:08 PM. Topic has 8 replies.
  
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 07-25-2008, 6:08 PM
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Anonymous
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Hello
I'm trying to remove the fork tubes to perform a rebuild. I'm following the repair manual i'm sure you all have, and I can't get the fork tubes out. I've loosened all of the screws and I can move the tube up and down. However, I can't slide it out because there are some air nozzles at the top....how do you get those off? Just unscrew the cables and it will slide down?
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RAlph
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07-25-2008, 6:09 PM
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giraffefrenzy
Joined on 07-11-2008
Durham, NC
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Hello
I'm trying to remove the fork tubes to perform a rebuild.
I'm following the repair manual i'm sure you all have, and I can't get
the fork tubes out. I've loosened all of the screws and I can move the
tube up and down. However, I can't slide it out because there are some
air nozzles at the top....how do you get those off? Just unscrew the
cables and it will slide down?
Thanks
RAlph
1981 Honda CX500 D - Needs some love
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07-25-2008, 7:45 PM
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WayneDW
 
Joined on 07-28-2006
Minneapolis
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Hi, Ralph. I don't think the CX came with air front shocks, just the GL. That is probably why you are not finding mention of them in your repair manual. But since you have them I'm guessing they are aftermarket add ons. Either way, yes, you are right you need to get the air tubes out of the way and slide the fork tubes down through.
Here is a link that spells out front fork repair very well: http://www.elsham.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/cx500/front_forks_seals/
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
WWW.fossilapostles.com
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07-25-2008, 7:58 PM
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wridley
Joined on 06-28-2007
Didsbury, AB, Canada
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 WayneDW wrote: | | Hi, Ralph. I don't think the CX came with air front shocks, just the GL. ...... |
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The CX Customs have air front shocks.
Willy
1982 CX500C
1980 CX500D
1981 GL500I (wife)
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07-25-2008, 8:01 PM
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Anonymous
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07-25-2008, 8:03 PM
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Blindstitch2002
Joined on 05-16-2007
Greenfield Wisconsin
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I thought the 82's had air shocks. custom and deluxe.
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
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08-02-2008, 7:18 PM
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giraffefrenzy
Joined on 07-11-2008
Durham, NC
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I replaced the oil seal and rubber boots, I filled each fork with about 200cc of ATF, inflated to 16 PSI. When I sit on the bike and press down the suspension compresses and doesn't expand back to full length unless I get off the bike completely....this shouldn't be happening right? What did I do wrong? I don't hear any air coming out...i guess it could have leaked out?
1981 Honda CX500 D - Needs some love
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08-02-2008, 7:47 PM
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mcreviver
Joined on 05-06-2007
Williamsport, PA
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You will have a little bit of sag with you sitting on it. This is normal. The springs might be a little weak if they have a lot of miles on them and/or had a heavy owner before.
Ron in PA
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08-03-2008, 1:38 PM
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giraffefrenzy
Joined on 07-11-2008
Durham, NC
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I think its more than sag though, I think it compresses all the way under weight
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