help with zx7r forks

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02 Sep 2009 17:40 #318674 by thompsonmx100
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I know a few people have zx7 forks on their bikes and I do too now. I was playing with the preload adjuster and I guess I backed it out too far and it came unhooked from the dampening rod and I dont know how to put it back together. I may just take the things apart and put new seals oil and bushings in them. I thank you in advance for any info.
2006 gs 500 streetfighter
1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
1985 gpz750
Kz 650

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02 Sep 2009 17:53 #318678 by thompsonmx100
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heres some pics the only thing i can figure is the PO had the jam nuts loose on the dampening rods and thats why it came apart
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2006 gs 500 streetfighter
1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
1985 gpz750
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02 Sep 2009 17:54 #318680 by thompsonmx100
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1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
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02 Sep 2009 17:54 #318681 by thompsonmx100
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1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
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03 Sep 2009 15:07 #318919 by thompsonmx100
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help noone has rebuilt these forks
2006 gs 500 streetfighter
1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
1985 gpz750
Kz 650

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03 Sep 2009 15:36 #318926 by larrycavan
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thompsonmx100 wrote:

help noone has rebuilt these forks


I took mine apart and put new seals and bushing in them. That was a year ago though. 96zx7R

The 7R forks are not all the same.

The adjusters do spin down on the rod...as you already know. I'd have to check the manual for more details on install setup. I have the factory manual for that bike if you need something copied. Holler if you do.

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03 Sep 2009 19:38 #318967 by thompsonmx100
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thanks Larry. I am just curios as to how you are supposed to push the spring down far enough to thread the cap on. Or if you are supposed to have the forks apart and install it. If you could let me know what it says in the manual. If it is complicated then i may have to do something else. I'm thinking if I take a wrench and press the spring down then with an extra set of hands thread the cap on.
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1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
1985 gpz750
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03 Sep 2009 19:48 #318970 by kano
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thompsonmx100 wrote:

I'm thinking if I take a wrench and press the spring down then with an extra set of hands thread the cap on.


that's how i did mine,
helps if you can get the load off the front wheel too!
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03 Sep 2009 20:02 #318976 by thompsonmx100
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thanks Kano I have them bottomed out.I think I'm gonna try it tomarrow
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03 Sep 2009 20:08 #318977 by kano
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just be real careful clean the threads and lightly grease,
i found a socket with a short extension and a rachet works best while doing this helps to sit on the bike/
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14 Sep 2009 17:28 #321674 by thompsonmx100
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thank you for your help guys. I have another question. I think the oil level is low. Could someone tell me what oil to use and how high the oil is supposed to be and where to measure it from. Any info would be appreciated.
2006 gs 500 streetfighter
1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
1985 gpz750
Kz 650

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15 Sep 2009 14:47 #321825 by thompsonmx100
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bump anyone know about the oil in these forks?
2006 gs 500 streetfighter
1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
1985 gpz750
Kz 650

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