What kind of oil goes in Forks?
motor oil works well in the outer chambers of twin chamber forks. I first used it in my honda now my yamaha and I think the 5/20 motor oil is slicker and offers less stiction. Some have said the honda forks mix the outer and inner oils over time so that might be a problem if you run your too long between changes.
Is there a simple way to change the oil on a fork?
Discussion in ‘ 6th Generation 2002-2013 ‘ started by Surlycamera, Jun 28, 2014 . The procedure in the shop manual includes all the service for the forks. I just want to change the oil. Does anyone know of a procedure that does not involve removing the forks and completely disassembling them?
What should the oil level be on a fork?
If I am not mistaken the standard oil level is 130mm for the top of the tube, but when at an angle, you would use 110mm and the measurement taken at the inside edge of the tube that is closest to the gas tank.
How do you change oil on a bike?
Anaheim, Ca. You don’t have to pull the forks off to change the oil, but you do need to lift the front of the bike somehow without lifting from under the fork legs. I have a ratchet tie down and eye hooks attached to the rafters in my garage ceiling for this sort of thing.
Discussion in ‘ 6th Generation 2002-2013 ‘ started by Surlycamera, Jun 28, 2014 . The procedure in the shop manual includes all the service for the forks. I just want to change the oil. Does anyone know of a procedure that does not involve removing the forks and completely disassembling them?
What do you need to repair a fork on a bike?
You’ll need a rubber-faced mallet (or a block of wood and a hammer), a 5mm Allen key, some fork oil (5wt is recommended for these forks), something to catch old fork oil in, something to measure new fork oil in and a collection of rags.
Where do you put the lubricant in a fork?
This sits in the fork and lubricates the interface between stanchion tube and fork leg. You’re supposed to put 20cc in the top of the left-hand leg so it coats the spring itself and leaves enough left to lube the bushings, which means taking the spring stack out by undoing the top cap.
If I am not mistaken the standard oil level is 130mm for the top of the tube, but when at an angle, you would use 110mm and the measurement taken at the inside edge of the tube that is closest to the gas tank.