'83 Honda 200e front shocks/fork

[Jd110]

you can use solder or copper electrolysis to fill the pitting then sand them smooth. even jbweld will work for a long time if you follow directions

I really like the idea of a filler. Went back and sanded with wd-40. It's not great, just better. I feels noticeable, still. Here's a close up.


How would you apply solder to this?

Ps. Nagging question in my mind: Is making it baby smooth going to make a big difference, longevity wise, in this?

[Scootertrash]

Yes, I'd be interested in seeing your thread, scooter-thx. I agree with a swap and remember the numerous times it has been mentioned about 82-83 being a poor design. If it's easier for now, to fix these, I'd like to.
Thx tripledog for the thread. I didn't see that one in my search. This might be like 'looking for a needle in a haystack', but I saw a thread a time ago that showed the differences in all/most 200-series (s,m,e & es). I want to say you were involved in that discussion or at least around when that thread was brought up in another thread. Thank you guys, for the info.

I will see if I can dig up my thread.

[Jd110]

Got the bushings out:

Fork sliders are getting painted:
Used metal polish and 1500 grit, today on the fork tubes:
would be nice if it were better-it'll do without refacing.
Those new bushings arrived fast! There going in as soon as the paint dries.

Found this yesterday, so I'm glad to be using the original forks.

[wonderboy]

I appreciate the insight. Found some bushings:
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Honda-ATC-OEM...%257Ciid%253A1
Haven't located any boots, yet. Considering the way I use it and how long new bushings would last (idk?). It might cost a couple hundred to get it going for awhile. I'll ponder it today.

Next time, before jumping on an e-bay auction, check Honda themselves. Honda still stocks those bushings. They are less than $7 each. I hate the e-bay guys who rip people off. He intentionally put a sticker on over the Honda part number too so that you can't see exactly what the part number is that he has... shady.

#10 at this link:
https://www.cyclepartsnation.com/oem...shock-absorber

[Jd110]

Ya, I guess I should have checked.

[Jd110]

It went back together, well. Works just like it should.
Ended up spreading a thin layer of grease on the outside of the bushings, inside of the slider and springs. Used a tad bit of elastomeric silicone-lol.
Since the condition of these were pretty good to begin with, I'm glad I saved them and very pleased with the results.

[AMK]

...sweet...

[schlepp29]

Looks nice jd

[Big G]

Very nice work. Nothing like a fresh set of front suspension!