When to change the fork oil on a Harley Davidson?
Many riders change their fork oil to the heavier Harley version for no other reason than to stop the front end dive you get when you initiate a panic stop at 60-70 mph. I changed mine out at 20,000 miles and it definitely did stop the front end dive, but it also made for a much firmer ride when going across bumpy roads.
How much oil to change a front fork?
Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by littleguy, Sep 8, 2010 . Need advise. I’m going to help a friend change fork oil on a 2010 UC. He has put together the kit used to change the oil. My question is do the forks need to be pumped up and down to get all the fluid out or just let them drain by them selfs? The manual say 10.7 OZ.
How big should air gap be on front forks?
If the forks do not have cartridges and call for the same amount of oil in both sides, the air gaps should be the same (within 1/8″). Thanks TQ1, so much to learn, so little time. Well we got the forks drained and oil sprayed out of both fork tubes. We had the front end off the ground about an inch or so, I don’t see why they both sprayed out oil.
How tall are the forks on a Harley Davidson?
Fork height has nothing to do with fluid level. THe lower legs and dampers inside determine the oil “cavity” amount. You can have 4′ long forks…..the lowers hold the fluid and the rest is tube and springs. That’s it….
What kind of oil to use on a Harley Davidson Fork?
Meaning, that is the level from the top of the fork tube with the spring removed and the fork fully compressed: to the upper level of the fork oil in the tube.Once you’ve refilled it. You can use whatever fork oil you choose.If you go too high a rating,your forks will be quite harsh and uncomfortable over bumps.The manual recommends ( what else?)
How to set oil level on front fork?
Loosen the metal set ring on the front fork oil level gauge by loosening the thumbscrew. Measure 125 millimeters from the end of the oil level gauge tube with a metric ruler. Adjust the metal ring on the front fork oil level gauge so that the bottom of the ring is exactly 125 millimeters from the end of the gauge tube. Tighten the thumbscrew.
How to set a fork oil level on a Harley Davidson FLHX?
The correct procedure for setting the fork oil level on any FLH, including the FLHX, is arcane. You put the right amount of oil in and then, using a special tool that looks like a bicycle pump, you take just a little bit out. Worse, the tool is sold only by Harley-Davidson.
How do you change the oil on a touring Fork?
You can see the detent in the photo. Once you remove the switch you can take off the locking ring and spacers, keep them in order. Then take the out the two torx bolts on either side of the fairing cap.