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help with zx7r forks

02 Sep 2009 17:40
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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.
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1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
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Re: help with zx7r forks

02 Sep 2009 17:53
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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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Re: help with zx7r forks

02 Sep 2009 17:54
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Re: help with zx7r forks

02 Sep 2009 17:54
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Re: help with zx7r forks

03 Sep 2009 15:07
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help noone has rebuilt these forks
2006 gs 500 streetfighter
1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
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Re: help with zx7r forks

03 Sep 2009 15:36
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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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Re: help with zx7r forks

03 Sep 2009 19:38
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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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Re: help with zx7r forks

03 Sep 2009 19:48
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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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Re: help with zx7r forks

03 Sep 2009 20:02
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thanks Kano I have them bottomed out.I think I'm gonna try it tomarrow
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Re: help with zx7r forks

03 Sep 2009 20:08
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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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Re: help with zx7r forks

14 Sep 2009 17:28
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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.
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Re: help with zx7r forks

15 Sep 2009 14:47
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bump anyone know about the oil in these forks?
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