For technical requests regarding suspension items. http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/list.php?26 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:27:11 -0700 Phorum 5.2.8 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,8236,8236#msg-8236 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,8236,8236#msg-8236 does anyone know how much fork oil a mono - shock ME2-671 holds and how to refill it.
Thanks for your help]]> paul bone Suspension Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:40:32 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7983,7983#msg-7983 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7983,7983#msg-7983 Joetechcars Suspension Sat, 03 May 2008 18:01:05 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7968,7968#msg-7968 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7968,7968#msg-7968 Joetechcars Suspension Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:17:26 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7966,7966#msg-7966 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7966,7966#msg-7966 Thanks Joe]]> Joetechcars Suspension Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:02:17 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7895,7895#msg-7895 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7895,7895#msg-7895 TRIPEHOUND Suspension Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:30:37 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7712,7712#msg-7712 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7712,7712#msg-7712
I have an '82 GL500, new to me (first bike) with 32,000 miles. Still learning the ropes, but having a great time. The rear shock/suspension does not hold air pressure, so the ride is a bit harsh. I am told the part is discontinued, and I have not been able to locate a rebuild kit. Any ideas? Is there an airshock that would work in the original's place?

Happy trails! 2ccme]]> 2ccme Suspension Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:36:59 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7664,7664#msg-7664 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7664,7664#msg-7664
Thanks!]]> drknobs Suspension Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:54:59 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7517,7517#msg-7517 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7517,7517#msg-7517 The forks also have Air Nipples, How Much air.Thanks]]> safari Suspension Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:59:34 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7508,7508#msg-7508 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7508,7508#msg-7508 I am a do it your selfer repair guy.What to wacth out for,when rebuilding.
oil weight, ect]]> safari Suspension Sat, 21 Oct 2006 06:45:08 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7468,7468#msg-7468 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7468,7468#msg-7468 I think a fork brace might work but I haven't been able to locate one made for the Siverwing. I know the top of the fork legs are 55mm, the fork tubes are 33mm and the distance between the forks is 185mm center to center. Can anyone direct me to where I can purchase a fork brace. I found one that is dimensionally correct except the holes are 59mm. Does anyone know if a brace can be shimmed to fit?
Any help would be appreciated.]]> Tazshido Suspension Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:14:31 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7400,7400#msg-7400 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7400,7400#msg-7400 The bike is in the warehouse at work so I can't check, Thanks.]]> Bevin Suspension Fri, 04 Aug 2006 05:18:17 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7370,7370#msg-7370 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7370,7370#msg-7370 fredzep Suspension Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:28:03 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7364,7364#msg-7364 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7364,7364#msg-7364
Does anyone know the torque specs for the long bolts on the prolink rear shock linkage parts? (the bolts that pass through the bushes)
I have a feeling I have tighten them more than needed and results to the squeak coming early.
Or guesses.

Thanks


George]]> gt500 Suspension Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:01:29 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7175,7175#msg-7175 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7175,7175#msg-7175 alex6163 Suspension Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:04:45 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7170,7170#msg-7170 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7170,7170#msg-7170 KBKeller Suspension Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:03:54 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7123,7123#msg-7123 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7123,7123#msg-7123


Just changing the seals isn't going to cut it, you've got to clean all the slime out of the damping orefices and internals. This is going to be a fork-off-the-bike job with lots of time spent cleaning small oil passages and ungooing shimstacks... Best of luck to you.

I'm not even sure what solvent will take care of the fixaflat, you may have to try several. I suggest getting a couple acid brushes, some acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, carb cleaner, brake cleaner... See what works best. You're going to have to throughly clean the entire fork assembly, crossover hose too if you've got one.]]> Twilight Error Suspension Sat, 06 May 2006 06:41:46 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7108,7108#msg-7108 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7108,7108#msg-7108
I just bought an 83 650 and apparently 2 owners ago, someone used emergency tire inflate / sealer in the front forks to seal and pressurize the forks.

Aside from my ongoing amazement at misdirected inspiration, I'd like to know if anyone else had this experience and suggested next steps.

I half figure that the valve is sealed shut and am going to try to pressurize the forks once I have new valves in hand (in case they stick open or don't open at all).

They are firm enough for now but the thought of the front forks failing or loosing shock absorption on a long ride is really troublesome.

I plan on taking the forks off this winter and doing a disassembly / rebuild on them. Aside fron having to clear out any and all gunk, is this a huge task or just a matter of putting in new seals etc?

Thanks,

Eric]]> EricC Suspension Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:09:14 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7024,7024#msg-7024 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,7024,7024#msg-7024 Bill Allison Suspension Fri, 08 Sep 2006 05:04:23 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5447,5447#msg-5447 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5447,5447#msg-5447
I am posting for a friend who owns a very nice low mileage 650 silverwing. The trouble is, he bought it before really figuring out that he is too short to comfortably reach the ground with anything more than tip-toes. He would like to keep the bike, but believes he'd need to lower the total seat height about 1.5".

Does anyone have any suggestions on where and how to achieve this much height reduction, safely? By the way, he is an excellent machinist, and could easily fabricate a new bracket for the rear monoshock. Any advice is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Ken M]]> GWinger Suspension Tue, 10 Jan 2006 20:09:40 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5443,5443#msg-5443 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5443,5443#msg-5443
I am currently restoring a GL500dc 1982. I have completed all the welding repairs to my frame and replaced all the bushes & bolts for the pro link I have also changed the swinging arm bearings. I am near to starting the rebuild and got the monoshock out of its storage box, the damper shaft appears in good order and the seal doesn't show any signs of leakage,

I feel after 23 years it would be worth changing the oil, I have read a couple of techniques both involve creating a vacumn in the cylinder, which subsequently draws the fresh fluid into the empty cylinder. then you bleed off 200 mls to give the correct airspace.

my question is finally can anyone give me a few tips on creating the vacumn without the hydraulic press describe in the manuals?

Regards John]]> JR26400 Suspension Sat, 25 Mar 2006 04:24:38 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5418,5418#msg-5418 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5418,5418#msg-5418 tegacay Suspension Fri, 02 Dec 2005 22:36:24 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5332,5332#msg-5332 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5332,5332#msg-5332
The source of the bend seems not to be in the fork itself, so much as the steering column they're mounted to, though it may more likely be a mixture of the two, with the steering column being the more obvious.

Any advice on correcting this, or am I pretty much stuck with what I've got until I can get a new one? Or is the steering column not truely symmetrical to begin with? My judgement here stems from some slight apparently asymmetrical angles from one side to the other. And I've never examined this closely before.

Any not-so-obvious safety hazards I might want to consider until I can get it fixed? She does seem to ride and turn well, no wobbling or awkwardness. Seems safe. But I've been wrong before.

Thanks!]]> Sam Suspension Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:59:10 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5314,5314#msg-5314 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5314,5314#msg-5314 thanks
Tom]]> breckbird Suspension Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:48:40 -0800 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5249,5249#msg-5249 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5249,5249#msg-5249
From my impression of the manuals, I should be able to remove the axle after removing the axle holder and brake calipers.

And according to one of the manuals, there's supposed to be one on either side of my forks.

My forks only have one axle holder, and it's on the bike's left side. The other side has some sort of screw-in thing for the axle on that end.

I have been fiddling with this for hours now, to no useful result. It's pretty firmly implanted in there regardless of what I do. Sure, I can unscrew the other end by turning the axel nut. But even once fully unscrewed, there's no good result. won't budge at all.

Needless to say, this has me more than just a little annoyed here.]]> Sam Suspension Sat, 10 Sep 2005 18:29:54 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5143,5143#msg-5143 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5143,5143#msg-5143
I need to replace the upper fork tubes, but from what I'm seeing they are somewhat unique to the GL650. Can anyone confirm they are 37mm? Will forks from a similar honda model with the same diameter work?

I found a web site the sells fork seals, and lists the seal size for the GL as 37mm ID by 50mm OD, and it also lists other honda makes that the same deal fits is why I am thinking I could use tubes from a different model.

HELP!

thanks !!!]]> jrscars Suspension Wed, 13 Jul 2005 09:35:26 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5142,5142#msg-5142 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5142,5142#msg-5142 Jackson Suspension Sat, 09 Jul 2005 18:44:28 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5117,5117#msg-5117 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5117,5117#msg-5117
Also I have noticed when coming to a stop the bike jerks to the right. Any idea as to why this would happen? Uneven fork pressure? Or maybe due to the fact that is is a single brake caliper? Any fixes to the problem are welcome. I almost dump the bike everytime I have to come to a sudden stop.]]> Jessie Suspension Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:37:50 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5029,5029#msg-5029 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5029,5029#msg-5029 John Carroll Suspension Wed, 25 May 2005 10:29:01 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5006,5006#msg-5006 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,5006,5006#msg-5006
Thks,
matt]]> MATTHEW Suspension Tue, 17 May 2005 09:27:28 -0700 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,4873,4873#msg-4873 http://www.aegeansoft.com/silverwing/phorum/read.php?26,4873,4873#msg-4873 I have seen an immediate improvement in ride & handling, no surprise there. I have a question regarding the proper amount of ATF to put in. I have seen several different amounts listed for my 83 GL650 Interstate. I put in 7.1 oz according to the Clymer manual (rear section of the book).
And- I am now seeing a small amount of fluid on the dust caps after only riding to work this morning. Should I be concerned? It's equal to each fork (before it was just the one) and my thought is to wipe and watch. I did apply a liberal amount of clean fluid during reassembly and am hoping this is just residue.
One the other hand, could I be looking at re-doing the job??]]> Dave in Upstate NY Suspension Sun, 29 May 2005 18:59:17 -0700