I actually pulled the forks off last nite to added 10W.
I poured them out first and measured how much oil was in each and both were at exactly 250cc's. Put the same amount back in. |
I didn't measure my used fork oil. However, I can testify my forks work much better with 330 ml of Mobil1 Synthetic ATF in each fork. :tup:
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Have you noticed any difference since doing it. I have now had chance to test mine and it feels much the same, perhaps a slight improvement. :) |
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But there maybe a few who wish to do a fork service etc. and maintain the original factory setup after a fork oil change. I'm starting to wonder if this is possible with 330cc of oil no matter what the grade. :hmm: :) |
I didn't decide on 330 ml of for oil, myself. I merely followed the specification listed in the CSC maintenance tutorial for fork service. ;)
http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=263 I also know from seven years of experience studying, and working with Chinese motorcycles, that the forks are almost invariably low on oil as configured at the factory. ;) However, I do understand if someone wants to keep the same amount of fork oil as received from the factory. Everyone is free to configure his motorcycle exactly as he wishes. :) |
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Is this a necessary step if all you are going to do is swap the oil?? |
A lot of oil is stored in the cartridge. If you want to get the oil out of the cartridge, yes, this step is necessary.
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Might have to do his all over again. Damn.. |
I'm sorry to bear the bad news, but I'm betting there is a lot of oil in the cartridges. Even if you don't get 330 cc of oil when you empty the cartridges, I still suggest you follow the CSC specification. ;)
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Thanks for the feedback! We pulled the forks back off today and after removeing the spring and pumping the internal shaft many times and pouring the old oil repeatedly I was able to get much more oil out of the forks.
Just about 330 cc's:yay: The frontend feels much firmer and less dive when braking. |
You're welcome. :)
You experience corroborates mine. I knew the forks would perform much better with 330 cc of heavier fork oil. ;) |
Anyone have new info on aftermarket fork springs ?
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Just a quick note of thanks to CSC fork oil change tutorial and Spud.
It goes well when following directions; I think I put springs back rightside down? Especially pleased with Spuds recommended 10wt oil, of Mobil 1 ATF syn. |
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Just a question reviving an old post.... would changing the stock oil be a bad idea for me, as I weigh 165, but occasionally ride 2up. Also, would the Mobil 1 ATF or the lighter Valvoline ATF be better? Lastly, after reading this thread and tutorial, would I remove the spring and pump the forks until 330ml comes out, or it's empty? If i don't get 330ml's out, I would just replace with the amount removed.
Ive not done fork oil before. Thanks all! |
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