What are the grades of fork oil?
The Fork oil has its own SAE grading which ranges in the multiples of 5 (e.g. 5WT, 10WT, 15WT, 20WT). Higher the number, the better the load carrying capacity of that fork oil. So always check your user manual of the bike for the exact Fork oil grading.
Can I ride my motorcycle with no fork oil?
With no oil in the forks your bike will slowly start to rust, starting from the forks themselves. It’s just like cancer.
What happens if you ride without fork oil?
With low or no oil in one of your fork tubes, the spring on just one side may absorb next to nothing. On the other hand, your bike might absorb too much. Your bike needs shock absorption to recover from bumps and jump landings to prevent damage.
Will fork oil damage paint?
The oil will not harm your paint if it gets on it. Once you’ve done it, you’ll be good for the next one.
What kind of oil does a Voyager XII use?
The proper amount of oil in Voyager XII forks is 335 cc per leg, and 15w or 20w fork oil. This info was told to me by the service manager at my kaw dealership. My ’95 VII does wonder a bit.
How much does a Kawasaki Voyager XII weigh?
The Kawasaki Voyager XII has 86.00 HP (62.8 kW). How much does a Kawasaki Voyager XII weighs? The Kawasaki Voyager XII weighs 330.2 kg (728.0 pounds). How tall (seat height) is a Kawasaki Voyager XII?
What’s the price of a 2002 Kawasaki Voyager?
I test rode one a 2002 Voyager II priced at $4k (32k miles) and the noisy transmission turned me off. Kawasaki uses straight cut gears that are more durable and noisier. They are a great used motorcycle value for sure.
How much oil do you need to change a fork?
Remove the wheel and pump the lower fork tube up and down until no more oil comes out. When changing the oil, the shop manual says replace it with 330mL of new oil. However, if you completely remove the fork, disassemble it, and clean it, the shop manual recommends 391mL + or- 2.5mL.