How much does it cost to replace a fork on a BMW K75?
If fact there is no bolt for the K75S forks earlier than 9/89 listed. There are numbers listed for bolts on the K bikes in those years in lengths of 18, 20, and 70 mm. All 8mm. The prices are $2.00, $0.40, and $2.00. I don’t see how two of these can bust you financially.
What kind of oil does a BMW Fork take?
Oil with a “5606” military specification can be depended-upon for viscosity (but not for some things you really want for your fork oil). To save you the trouble of finding the information, just the viscosity specifications for that oil are: MINimum 4.9 Cst at 100° C (generally accepted as 210°F). MINimum 13.2 Cst at 40° C (100°F).
How to check oil level on BMW 5 / 6 / 7 forks?
The /5/6/7 forks …up to 1977….can be checked for level by inserting a thin rod (I use a full length welding rod). The oil level should be 437 mm (17-1/4 inches) below the flat face of the fork top nut to the oil level.
How to change the fork seal on a BMW?
1. Have the bike on the center stand with the front wheel in the air. If you have a Reynolds stand you need to put a 2 X 4 under each side to jack it up. The tire needs to be about 2″ off of the floor, unless you are going to remove it and then it only needs to clear slightly.
What kind of Forks does a BMW K75 use?
The only K75 that came with the “standard” Fichtel Sachs forks were the K75 C and K75T. These had 7″ of travel and (poor) dampening in both legs. Prior to 8/91 all K75Ss and K75RTs came with the Fichtel Sachs Sport forks with dampening in only the left leg and 5″ of travel. The later (89-90) Cs may have had the Sort forks
The /5/6/7 forks …up to 1977….can be checked for level by inserting a thin rod (I use a full length welding rod). The oil level should be 437 mm (17-1/4 inches) below the flat face of the fork top nut to the oil level.
Oil with a “5606” military specification can be depended-upon for viscosity (but not for some things you really want for your fork oil). To save you the trouble of finding the information, just the viscosity specifications for that oil are: MINimum 4.9 Cst at 100° C (generally accepted as 210°F). MINimum 13.2 Cst at 40° C (100°F).
How big are the forks on a BMW MOA?
The Fichtel Sachs forks were 41.35mm (1.628″) in diameter with a bulbous dust cover on top of the slider. The Showa forks were 40.95mm (1.612″) in diameter with a standard lip seal at the top of the slider. LONG MAY YOUR BRICK FLY! The only K75 that came with the “standard” Fichtel Sachs forks were the K75 C and K75T.