. The springs aren't going anyware. Next thing on your list after this, is to get a service manual.
Fork Oil Change - 1996 FLSTC - Any Hints ?
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Tourer
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Fork Oil Change - 1996 FLSTC - Any Hints ?
- hi.
- am planning to change the fork oil on my
1996 FLSTC (Her. Softail Classic) which
carries the , iirc , SHOWA forks.
- any tips / hints beforehand ?
- have already secured the 1 3/8 inch socket
for the shock top-bolts. But the bolts seem to
be really really tight !!
cheers and thanks in advance.
.
- am planning to change the fork oil on my
1996 FLSTC (Her. Softail Classic) which
carries the , iirc , SHOWA forks.
- any tips / hints beforehand ?
- have already secured the 1 3/8 inch socket
for the shock top-bolts. But the bolts seem to
be really really tight !!
cheers and thanks in advance.
.
Tourer
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Front end should be off the ground so no weight is on the tire. Also need a good measuring cup that measures off single ounces. I've found it works best if you have an impact screw driver to do initial loosing of drain screw. good luck
Cruiser
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changing fork oil
Its real easy like outhers have said.. Raise front wheel off the ground remove the top tube nuts (Springs will not come out) remove lower drain screws.. Let drain... put drain screws back in fill with fluid (A good funnel sure helps... put top nuts back on
Road Captain
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It's simple as stated above. Under the top bolt there is another that holds everything in the fork tube you'll find a small hole in it to refill the fork tube. I found a measuring funnel at advanced auto that works great.
Last edited by outlaw0013; Aug 27, 2008 at 10:47 PM.
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