Changing oil in cartridge type fork
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Changing oil in cartridge type fork
I recently tried to change fork oil in my 2002 Roadking. I tried to cheat by evacuating the forks through the drain holes and refilling through drain holes. I had sucess on the non cartridge side(evacuated and refilled with correct amount of oil). I can't say the same for the cartridge side. I can only get about 4.5 oz. of oil in that side. I repeated the procedure 3 times. The funny thing is it rides better or firmer than before. The lowers were changed by the dealer and I can only assume that I got more oil in than they originally had. Has anyone had any experience with this before I disaasemble the whole front end. Thanks!
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RE: Changing oil in cartridge type fork
There are some very unique tools that you need to use to PROPERLY disassemble the cartridge......
As well as MEASURING the correct amount of fluid in it....
Did you see the long drawn out paragraphs about doing a cart. style fork in your Svc Manual??????
As well as MEASURING the correct amount of fluid in it....
Did you see the long drawn out paragraphs about doing a cart. style fork in your Svc Manual??????
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RE: Changing oil in cartridge type fork
Thanks Bob,
I have since tried my procedure again, and have sucessfully injected equal amounts of oil. It rides fine and I'm going to run it for awhile. I'll keep you posted.
I have since tried my procedure again, and have sucessfully injected equal amounts of oil. It rides fine and I'm going to run it for awhile. I'll keep you posted.
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RE: Changing oil in cartridge type fork
Interesting.
Are you sure you have the cartridge type? I'm about to change mine and the manual says only the electrglides ahve the cartridges. Road kings should be both traditional?
Are you sure you have the cartridge type? I'm about to change mine and the manual says only the electrglides ahve the cartridges. Road kings should be both traditional?
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