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Changing fork oil? Forks off now what? Help
Posted: 04:47 pm Apr 22 2012
by edog600
OK. Bike newbie here. Trying to change the fork oil. Forks are off and I unscrewed the top cap. I can see the spring inside but nothing is coming apart. How do I drain and refill? Thanks
Changing fork oil? Forks off now what? Help
Posted: 05:16 pm Apr 22 2012
by Cha Ching
Service manual rocks!! Get it, and your questions will be answered.
Changing fork oil? Forks off now what? Help
Posted: 05:43 pm Apr 22 2012
by edog600
Have the one on cd rom and couldnt quite tell. I figured it out. Just have to refill. Thanks for nothing.
Changing fork oil? Forks off now what? Help
Posted: 07:54 pm Apr 22 2012
by edog600
That was just a little mid project sarcasim/frustration. Your right, it's all in the manual. I have it all done now, just have to put the forks back on. I'm learning
Changing fork oil? Forks off now what? Help
Posted: 02:06 pm Apr 24 2012
by edog600
When I dumped out the old fork oil it was black and smelled like fish. I'm guessing that's not good.
Changing fork oil? Forks off now what? Help
Posted: 03:47 pm Apr 24 2012
by KarlP
It is normal for the OEM oil.
It wouldn't hurt to change it again after a couple of rides.