fork caps

[skids]

I just bought some extra fork caps to replace the 81H pain in the arse types. The H caps are extreamly difficult to screw in after a fork oil change. Can anyone tell me if model E caps will work in the modle H bike? Will they be adjustable for preload?

[Mike Hart]

Do any XS's have preload adjustable forks?!?

XJ has rebound adjustment, perhaps the 81. AFAIK, 78-80 don't have either.

You can set static preload with a pvc spacer inside the fork.

[strom]

hmm... AFAIK 78E had nothing, but from 79 on they had air assisted forks... so pump in some (not too much) and you're set.

LP

[skids]

Originally posted by Mike Hart
Do any XS's have preload adjustable forks?!?

AFAIK, 78-80 don't have either.

You can set static preload with a pvc spacer inside the fork.

AFAIK? I'll have to look that one up. Yes, the 78's do have what I call a preload. You use a flat-tipped screw driver, push the center plunger straight in, and rotate to the desired position. It effectively makes the cap length longer (and the spring shorter).

[strom]

AFAIK - As Far As I Know

LP

[oldfart]

fork caps

I have a 78,79and two 80 xs1100's ,all the caps are interchangable, the 78 has a three position pre-load, the others have air caps. Do not exceed 16 psi. I do not know about the xj's....Will

[skids]

Re: fork caps

Thanks,oldfart...uh, I mean Will! =:-)

Originally posted by oldfart
I have a 78,79and two 80 xs1100's ,all the caps are interchangable, the 78 has a three position pre-load, the others have air caps. Do not exceed 16 psi. I do not know about the xj's....Will