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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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I know this has probably been asked before. How often does the fork oil need changed? I can't seem to find any recommendations on it?



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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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The older owner's manuals say every 20k. In about 2005, they raised the recommendation to every 50k.....I'd guess anywhere between 20k and 50k would be just fine...LOL.
 
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I change mine every 20K.
 
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Here's a thread on it and a very good describtion on how to do it. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...il-change.html
 
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I change mine every year. It goes along with changing all fluids.
 
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For my '06 it's 50000miles.In another 13000miles (have 37k now)going to pull the lowers and have them chromed.
I will change the oil at that time.
 
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I change mine at 15K! Take one look at what comes out of the forks at that mileage and I think you will agree.
 
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Thanks to all, got to take it in to change the shifter lever(tranny)and will ask do it then. The mechanic I use, is going to let me repair the lever using his shop, with just parts cost. Again thanks to all.

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