FRONT FORK 'OIL LOCK PIECE' / 3GM231730000 Spindle, Taper

[TTXTZ3YF]

Hello
I have a 1996 XTZ660 4MY3. Dismantled front forks to fit new oil seals and found I have no "FRONT FORK 'OIL LOCK PIECE' / 3GM231730000 Spindle, Taper" fitted !! Can anyone say if this is important? Forks basically worked ok without. Is it perhaps just to make it easier to locate bolt into damper rod on assembly or is it more than that? They appear to cost £40 each, if I can get them. Any advice would be gratefully received,
cheers
Tony

[charliext1vj]

Tryingvto work out what it is on this phone...isn't it the dust shield? As long as fork seal has the locking ring should be ok...but will wear quicker....will try and look on lap top later!

[TTXTZ3YF]

Thanks for the reply. It's not the dust seal. It's inside the fork at the bottom of the damper rod - no 10 / 27 in this diagram.
cheers
Tony

[charliext1vj]

Yes looked at - looks critical part and needed - but I guess you know that. As you say £40 for it compared with a set of second hand forks for circa £100. Had a quick look round nothing jumping out cheaper - good luck
Charlie

[TTXTZ3YF]

Thanks for the reply Charlie, much appreciated.

[XT3DS]

The oil lock piece acts as a hydraulic bump stop for the last millimeters of travel of the fork. You could assemble your forks without it if you don't plan on ever bottoming out your suspension, but such situations are not always planned. It's better to find another one and install it.

[TTXTZ3YF]

Thanks xt3ds. That makes sense, I'll see if I can get them ...

[novavoyager]

Thanks for the information.