How much oil to put in a Dry Fork?
“Dry fork requires .5 to 1.0oz more than the wet amount due to residual oil left clinging inside the fork.” Use 20 weight for average conditions. For extreme conditions use 10 weight or 30 weight accordingly.” -WET: Means you just drained the oil out of the plug and want to refill it.
What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson Fork take?
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Why do I need to change the oil in my fork?
The oil in your forks are just as important as the other lubricants in your motorcycle, and must be changed on a regular basis to keep the seals from cracking and the fork’s shock/dampening functioning properly.Early models require disassembly of the fork sliders and you should consult your shop manual for this.
What kind of fork oil do you use on a Softail?
The capacity varies by model but for most Softails and Dynas this amount is about 9 to 10 oz. If using Harley brand fork oil then type “B” or “E” is recommended depending on the model. The alternative product for those who require superior performance is Shock Therapy #10 Fork Oil which can be used in place of either type oil.
How much oil does a Honda Fork need?
Otherwise it calls for 4.9 inches from the top of the tube with the fork completely compressed and the spring and spacer removed. After swapping out the fork oil and riding for a few weeks I decided to try longer spacers and pre load the springs a little.
How much fuel does a GL1500C Valkyrie have?
Fuel capacity 20,0 l / 5,3 US gal (reserve – 4,3 l) – GL1500C/CT 26,0 l / 6,9 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – GL1500CF Trail 152 mm (6,0 in) Fuel economy / consumption 7,13 l / 100 km (33 US mpg) ENGINE Type Water cooled 4-stroke Cylinder arrangement 6 cylinders flat (boxer) Bore & Stroke 71,0 x 64,0 mm Displacement 1520 cm³ (92,7 cu in)
What should the oil level be on a Honda bike?
One of the best way to set the oil level (if it’s included in the Honda Service manual for your bike) is the oil level from the top of the fork. All that said: an ounce one way or the other will be fine.
How much oil is in a left fork?
16.75 total oil in left fork because it was filled with 16oz stock and we added an extra .75oz. We removed 2oz of the 5 wt and added 2.75 oz of 30 wt. Here is how to adjust the fork oil weight.