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FRONT FORK OIL
- M. WATKINS
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CAN ANYONE HELP WITH THIS ONE PLEASE?
I AM CHANGING THE FORK OIL ON MY KZ650 1997 C-1.
I HAVE SEEN CONTRARY AMOUNTS OF OIL REQUIRED RANGING FROM 165CC TO 270CC PER FORK LEG....I HAVE FOUND IT INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO FIND THE EXACT AMOUNT FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR.
I HAVE A WORKSHOP MANUAL BUT IT IS FOR THE D AND H VERSIONS AND THEY HAD THE AIR ASSISTED FORKS...MY KZ HAS NO AIR VALVE.
ANY HELP WOULD BE MOST HELPFUL.
THANKS,
MATT.
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Just did the Concours with the springs removed, and by the proper oil level, not how much.
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But oil level is the way to go, not a measured volume.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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I was not sure of the depth of oil in the tube so this helps me out a lot.
Thanks again.
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M. WATKINS wrote: Thanks for the help guys...I figured the way to go was forks extended and spring in place. I have the front wheel out at the moment but dont think that affects it does it?I was not sure of the depth of oil in the tube so this helps me out a lot.
Thanks again.
Not really. Just make sure you pull down a bit on the lower fork leg to make sure it's fully extended. Ed
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I am always truly impressed by the help offered on this forum.
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