How do you change oil on a Softail Fork?
Lift the bike up, locate the drain screw on the backside of the fork near the bottom of the fork. Remove the screw, of course have a drain pan under to catch the oil. To remove the screw, you need a well fitting bit (any ones I have ever done were phillips head) and I always use an impact driver on the drain screw.
What kind of oil to use on a fork?
I used Amsoil (synthetic) med. wt. Shock Therapy Fluid, though many many fork oils and wts. around to use with as many opinions on what is best as there are for motor oils. I used this as had it already for use on another bike.
How to change fork oil on Vulcan Nomad classic?
[Gadget Note: The ‘by the book’ method for changing fork oil on the Vulcan Nomad, Classic and Drifter (as with most bikes these days) requires complete removal of the front forks from the bike. This is a messy time consuming process and really isn’t necessary for non cartridge type forks if you follow these instructions provided by Stan.
How can I change oil on my bike?
With bike on bike jack and front wheel just off ground. Stabilize the front wheel so it can’t move side to side. Use something to pad so you won’t mar the tire or wheel. Pad the fuel tank very well, the entire tank and especially pad the speedo area.
How do you change oil in a Softail?
Softails are generally quite easy to change oil in the forks. Lift the bike up, locate the drain screw on the backside of the fork near the bottom of the fork. Remove the screw, of course have a drain pan under to catch the oil.
How do you change oil on a fork?
Once drain screws are back in and torqued, pour a measured amount of fork oil in through the top, again a service manual gives you the exact amount of oil for each fork. I use a funnel with a piece of tubing on it to get the oil in the forks, especially when the bars are on.
What should I use to clean my Softail Fork?
Bob teaches you how to remove the necessary caps and screws on the front fork of your Softail or Dyna to drain the fluid and clean the parts. He recommends only using brake cleaner, not carb cleaner.
How to change fork oil on a Heritage Softail?
Measure the spring keeper nut from the shoulder to the top and write that down (mine was 1.125″) Collapse the tube all the way Add the recommended amount of shock oil (mine was 350ml) Remove the excess oil to establish the specified air gap (mine was 4.88″ or 4 7/8″) Insert the spring in the tube (dense end down)