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Author Topic: Fork Springs  (Read 852 times)

AndrewB

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Fork Springs
« on: September 08, 2009, 11:32:16 AM »
I have a 83 R65, mileage 35K.

I'm getting ready to replace the fork seals, felts, boots, etc.

Any body know what the recommended mileage is for replacing the springs?





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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Fork Springs
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2009, 11:49:04 AM »
In the BMW shop manual, it states a 'relaxed fork spring length' of : 490 mm (+12 mm),  19.291 in. (+ .472 in.) .

I guess that the 490mm, and 19.291 in., are the minimum lengths, the additional 12mm, and .472 in., are probably new never installed dimensions for a spring .
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AndrewB

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Re: Fork Springs
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2009, 06:47:19 PM »
Thanks for the info, I'll measure before I order.

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