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01 Jul 2021 09:00 #851008 by Pattenrd
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Replacing the fork seal on rebuild of 1978 kz1000  got front forks already disassembled had lowers powder coated putting all balls seals in which way do they go flat side spring up or down not to clear in sevice manual 

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01 Jul 2021 09:39 #851009 by Mikaw
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Spring down. Although I don’t recall ever seeing a spring but I only use OEM.
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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01 Jul 2021 10:18 #851011 by ghostdive
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Seconding Mikaw. I can say from personal trial and error that putting the seal in spring side up is a subpar plan. 
1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel

2001 ZX-6R
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02 Jul 2021 05:45 - 02 Jul 2021 05:46 #851086 by martin_csr
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By Mykaw: Spring down. Although I don’t recall ever seeing a spring but I only use OEM.

OEM fork seals have the springs. probably to help them keep a good seal.
Orient downward so that the groove doesn't get filled with road grime & grunge.

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1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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