How much Fork Oil 2012 Slim?
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How much Fork Oil 2012 Slim?
I don't have my service manual yet. Does anybody know how much fork oil goes in each fork on a Softail Slim? Stock,dry fork lowers/sliders. A page scan would be great but not necessary.Thanks....Joe
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The manual gives you two ways, either by liquid measure (oz's or cc's), or by measuring the level from the top of the tube.
I just used a long bladed thin screwdriver.
I made a mark on the screwdriver blade 4.4" down from the handle, then just rested the handle on the tube, using it like a dipstick.
Make note that these measurements are with the springs removed and the tube fully compressed...
When I did mine I bought two pints of the H-D Type E fork oil, and just to give you an idea of how much you're going to use, I wound up with about an inch left in each jug after filling (dry).
..and get a manual - you'll be glad you did.
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/didn't want to incur the OL's wrath by using one from the kitchen... again.
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I keep a measuring cup in the garage anyway. All back together now. Must be close on the measurements. I have just about an inch in the bottom of my oil cans/bottles(whatever) too....Thanks again.
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