Topic: Fork caps

[azuredesign]

I would like to close off what I think are(or were) air nipples in these fork caps that I am using on the GL1000 front end I am putting on my k3. Any suggestions how to do so greatly appreciated!

Thanks

[OldSchool_IsCool]

I'd plug 'em with a shrader valve and a cross-over tube and enjoy the fact that you have a K3 with air forks!

[azuredesign]

Hmm, I am thinking of drilling out the nipples and installing set screws with o rings. I am using Racetech springs and gold valve emulators. I would be surprised if air pressure stays constant in a fork leg. Seems to me it would be like a tire with a slow leak, but I have no personal experience.

[754]

If you must.. Pipe thread..not setscrew...or trade for nice chrome set..

[HondaMan]

Hmm, I am thinking of drilling out the nipples and installing set screws with o rings. I am using Racetech springs and gold valve emulators. I would be surprised if air pressure stays constant in a fork leg. Seems to me it would be like a tire with a slow leak, but I have no personal experience.

It takes about 2 weeks for the air to leak down 50% if the fork seals are good. The top air pressure should only be about 7 PSI (10 with 2-up riding). At about 3-4 PSI it stops oil weeps from the [good] fork seals quite well!