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01 Jun 2008 20:01 #217277
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fork oil was created by KEN428CJ
can any body tell me how much fork oil to use on 1979kz1000 LTD thanks
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01 Jun 2008 20:44 #217284
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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around 180 if you completely emptied the forks.i prefer the 30w synthetic motor oil over the 15w myself
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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01 Jun 2008 21:10 - 01 Jun 2008 21:15 #217289
by Patton
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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KEN428CJ wrote:
Per FSM for 1979 KZ1000-A3 (standard model) and D2 (Z1R-II Cafe Racer): fork oil level with front wheel suspended off ground and spring removed is 441mm from top of inner fork tube. Refill when completely dry after reassembly is 180-188cc. FSM cautions not to overfill.
Please note the mentioned FSM does not purport to cover the 1979 KZ1000-LTD. Would guess the LTD likely has same specs, but truly don't know. The A3 and D2 front axles fit directly under the lowers. Don't recall whether the LTD front axle might be located on front side of lowers, but if so, such different fork design may make a difference in the fork oil specs.
Good Luck!
Edit -- Believe the LTD axle is also located directly under the axle.
can any body tell me how much fork oil to use on 1979kz1000 LTD thanks
Per FSM for 1979 KZ1000-A3 (standard model) and D2 (Z1R-II Cafe Racer): fork oil level with front wheel suspended off ground and spring removed is 441mm from top of inner fork tube. Refill when completely dry after reassembly is 180-188cc. FSM cautions not to overfill.
Please note the mentioned FSM does not purport to cover the 1979 KZ1000-LTD. Would guess the LTD likely has same specs, but truly don't know. The A3 and D2 front axles fit directly under the lowers. Don't recall whether the LTD front axle might be located on front side of lowers, but if so, such different fork design may make a difference in the fork oil specs.
Good Luck!
Edit -- Believe the LTD axle is also located directly under the axle.
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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01 Jun 2008 23:19 #217306
by bountyhunter
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PLUMMEN wrote:
Heavy oil really makes them stiff.
So did I back when I was young... now I run the stock weight.:laugh:around 180 if you completely emptied the forks.i prefer the 30w synthetic motor oil over the 15w myself
Heavy oil really makes them stiff.
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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02 Jun 2008 00:47 #217310
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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As has been suggested by other members, 180-188 ml (cc)/fork...this is verified by the 1979B3 FSM supplement:)
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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