Help how much fork oil??
Help how much fork oil??
Looking to change out the fork oil on my 2013 CVO Road King and cant seem to find online how much oil to put back in?? Can't measure what I took out because I spilled some. PLEASE HELP..Thank you
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As with every other 'how much oil' question, you need a suitable sized bottle of the appropriate oil, then fill as per the service manual. You will probably find that is to a set level from the top in each fork leg - don't just pour in a fixed amount.
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manual schmanual just fill the fork tube full then stand the bike upright and bounce it as hard as you can or use a ratchet strap to fully compress the forks.
This way you are getting the perfect amount in your forks allowing no guesswork or variances in manufacturing.
Simple.
This way you are getting the perfect amount in your forks allowing no guesswork or variances in manufacturing.
Simple.
manual schmanual just fill the fork tube full then stand the bike upright and bounce it as hard as you can or use a ratchet strap to fully compress the forks.
This way you are getting the perfect amount in your forks allowing no guesswork or variances in manufacturing.
Simple.
This way you are getting the perfect amount in your forks allowing no guesswork or variances in manufacturing.
Simple.
DICK for short??
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Actually it was meant to be funny not insulting at all, too bad you could not see the ridiculous humor of the "advice" i posted.
Keep the rubber side down,
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Maybe there is a better level to fill than the manual. Like seven inchs from the top not that I've tried it but sounds like a start. I'm going to be trying ounce more. I won't be able to measure from top on my bike as they are not coming off. If I don't like it can try something else like thicker oil.
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Maybe there is a better level to fill than the manual. Like seven inchs from the top not that I've tried it but sounds like a start. I'm going to be trying ounce more. I won't be able to measure from top on my bike as they are not coming off. If I don't like it can try something else like thicker oil.
At least in theory, this would let you keep the stock initial rate, being soft over small bumps, and then rise to a stiffer spring rate over larger bumps.
This pressure will be seen across the fork seals, so it is possible to blow them out or push oil past them if the pressure is high enough. The higher the pressure, the more likely a possible problem.
Fork oil viscosity and level are both tuning tools. Personally, I'm a fan of tuning to an application. So I'd say go for it! Please let us know what you find.