Fork oil change - When do I replace?

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Oct 18, 2008 | 11:34 AM

AdrianVall

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Fork oil change - When do I replace?

Hey guys,

I believe my service manual says every 20k miles, but I was at Harley in Miami and it said 50k miles? So I'm confused.. what have you guys done? And is this a difficult job for me to do myself or what?

Thanks guys!
Adrian

Oct 18, 2008 | 12:24 PM

rounder

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thing that sux about your 49mm forks...no drain hole for the fluid...
you should just need the oil. refer to manual on procedure and amount.

Oct 18, 2008 | 12:26 PM

RichDIV

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My dealer did it for me as part of the 10k service. Also had them use SE Heavy instead of oem fluid.

Oct 18, 2008 | 08:36 PM

06dynablack

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47000 miles same oil i spose it should be changed someday lol.yeah bs theres no drain plugs on the bike

Oct 18, 2008 | 08:43 PM

Baeseman1

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I changed mine at 5,000 miles and could not believe the shat that came out of there. That was some nasty stuff. I have drain plugs, so that made it simple. IMO, you should do it in the near future...