GRRRR ... tooooo much air in front forks .. GL1200i

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Bike...and Dennis wrote:

I don't think your seals are leaking then. Pop off the dust covers and clean everything up. Then watch them for a couple of days. If they are leaking, oil will start running down the fork tubes within about three hundred miles.

On the other hand, if you need 3 lbs. of air in the shocks, you're springs may be sacked.

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my springs are shot, so they behave the same.. way too much movement. but i did notice that after a refresh of seals and fluid they are at least a decent ride.. i would vote for not enough fluid. but i would also advise to rebuild them.. and if you are going to rebuild them.. do more than i did.. do progressive springs and new seals.. i just did the rear,, and now I REALLY see the difference in the front, and now i have to take them apart again.
my advice: even if not leaking your springs are weak. replace, new seals, fluid. you will be happy.