Fork oil change.

Triple · 06-09-2009, 12:19 AM

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JoJoYZF · 06-09-2009, 12:43 AM

Ask tigger to find a manual for the bike online. I know hes got a few sites that have them. Either that or find a haynes manual. I have one and its helped out a lot.

MikeSP1 · 06-09-2009, 03:28 AM

For those forks, you will need a fork spring compressor. There's two ways to go about it. This way http://traxxion.com/detail-25.aspx or this way http://traxxion.com/detail-26.aspx

There's a nut at the top of those forks that pretty much holds everything together and you've got to compress the fork spring to get at it.

After you've got the old oil out and the new oil in, you gonna need to set you oil height (the space of air between the top of the fork oil and the top of the fork tube). For that you're gonna something like this http://traxxion.com/detail-42.aspx

To do this seemingly easy job, you're gonna have to take the forks almost completely apart, then reassemble them and then set sag/rebound/compression. I had to have a friend show me how after I bought my RC. I thought it was gonna be easy, I quickly found out that it isn't.

If you have the service manual for your bike, it will have step by step instruction on how to do this.

marko138 · 06-09-2009, 09:07 AM

First thing you need to do is get a service manual. You're gonna need all those words. I know I've seen video of it...probly not as in depth as you want it to be but it should give you a solid idea after you read the manual. Peruse Youtube.

shmike · 06-09-2009, 10:02 AM

Triple,

I want to buy your memoirs.

Your life would make a great sitcom.

We must act quickly before the blue-collar/redneck comedy phase is over.

shmike · 06-09-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple

You are of no assistance.

$150 is steep but fair.

Rider · 06-09-2009, 10:21 AM

As mentioned already if you can get the forks off yourself, you can get them forks rebuilt for a reasonable price. My CR250 forks were $125 for new oil, seals and bushings and I had them done yearly. I always had mine done at Pro Action suspension. I'm sure they can do sport bike forks.

marko138 · 06-09-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Tried Youtube, couldn't find anything useful.

I was hoping there would be something available online that would negate my need for a service manual. I'm already into this tear-down and I don't want to wait another week or more for the manual to arrive.

Traxxion Dynamics is less than an hour from my house. They can do a full rebuild on my forks for $150. Is this appropriate for the work involved?

Seems to be on par as far as pricing goes.

AquaPython · 06-09-2009, 10:43 AM

hmm i need to do the same with my '04. sprung a little leak at the gap 2 weeks ago.

Rider · 06-09-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Speaking of front-end removal, what tool is made for loosening the aluminum collars between the top triple clamp and steering stem? I wrapped mine in a rag and cranked them off with a huge set of pliers, but I'm sure there's something specific designed for them.

Steering stem nut wrench.

http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/pa...0-2006-07.html

06-09-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	Fork oil change. ... Last edited by Triple; 07-20-2009 at 02:12 PM..

06-09-2009, 03:28 AM	#3
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	For those forks, you will need a fork spring compressor. There's two ways to go about it. This way http://traxxion.com/detail-25.aspx or this way http://traxxion.com/detail-26.aspx There's a nut at the top of those forks that pretty much holds everything together and you've got to compress the fork spring to get at it. After you've got the old oil out and the new oil in, you gonna need to set you oil height (the space of air between the top of the fork oil and the top of the fork tube). For that you're gonna something like this http://traxxion.com/detail-42.aspx To do this seemingly easy job, you're gonna have to take the forks almost completely apart, then reassemble them and then set sag/rebound/compression. I had to have a friend show me how after I bought my RC. I thought it was gonna be easy, I quickly found out that it isn't. If you have the service manual for your bike, it will have step by step instruction on how to do this. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

06-09-2009, 12:43 AM	#2
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Ask tigger to find a manual for the bike online. I know hes got a few sites that have them. Either that or find a haynes manual. I have one and its helped out a lot.

06-09-2009, 10:02 AM	#5
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Triple, I want to buy your memoirs. Your life would make a great sitcom. We must act quickly before the blue-collar/redneck comedy phase is over.

06-09-2009, 10:21 AM	#7
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	As mentioned already if you can get the forks off yourself, you can get them forks rebuilt for a reasonable price. My CR250 forks were $125 for new oil, seals and bushings and I had them done yearly. I always had mine done at Pro Action suspension. I'm sure they can do sport bike forks.