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Offline opp750

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Problems with 75 CB550 fork rebuild
« on: July 22, 2018, 01:49:02 PM »
Hoping someone can solve this mystery for me.
I purchased new fork tubes and when I received them there appeared to be metal spacers in the bottom that the old ones did not have. I forgot about it until it came time to put them back together and the springs are sticking way.out of the top of them.

I'm not sure if the fork tubes I purchased were wrong or if the forks that were on the bike were not stock. The springs appear to be progressive.
Here is a link to the fork tubes I purchased https://www.ebay.com/itm/232217313017

Attached are some pics showing how far they're sticking out
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Re: Problems with 75 CB550 fork rebuild
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2018, 02:30:27 PM »
You do realize and have more than the outer tubes springs and the lowers in each fork.

Any knowledge on the springs? How long are they?
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Re: Problems with 75 CB550 fork rebuild
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2018, 02:54:32 PM »
Yep, everything back in there. Damper rod, new piston rings, rebound spring, etc.
Spring is 18.25"
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Re: Problems with 75 CB550 fork rebuild
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2018, 04:04:31 PM »
Problem solved. Too stupid to even explain.
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