04-03-2017, 09:15 AM | #16 |
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I obviously don't know much about this, as I am still in the middle of it, but personally...I might looking into doing it that way if I had to do it again.
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04-03-2017, 10:11 AM | #17 |
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That's how I do it.
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04-03-2017, 12:01 PM | #18 |
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Front Fork Update
Here's the update on the front forks.
This morning, I went to the hardware store and they happened to have an exact hex bolt as the one that is used at the bottom of the fork. It's black, but other than that, it was the exact same bolt. I went straight home and tried it and wouldn't you know...it tightened just fine. I was able to torque to the specified torque and it didn't spin at all. I didn't even need to use the broom handle trick. Instead, I temporarily put the spring back in and the fork cap on and put some weight back on the front tire to push the piston down. I will just assume that something was wrong with that hex bolt, although it looked okay. I put the fork oil in, and then torqued the cap bolts. I should be okay, but in the meantime, I'll check for leaks. It shouldn't leak; just saying. Am I glad I changed the fork oil? I would say so. Here is a pic (see below) of the factory fork oil, and keep in mind my bike has under 20 miles on it. What are your thoughts on this? To me, it seems like it was under filled (about 4 oz), and I wouldn't think "new" fork oil should look like this. Last edited by Ski_rush; 04-03-2017 at 12:58 PM. |
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04-03-2017, 12:10 PM | #19 |
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That is low. Mine wasn't quiet as clean as that and had about 6 oz. in each. But I had over 500 miles on mine.
Does your wife know your are using her favorite measuring cup?
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04-03-2017, 01:45 PM | #21 |
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Yes there will be a big difference. I went off road riding Saturday. Last time I went before I changed the oil my shocks bottomed out a few times. Saturday not once did it come close to bottoming out. The shocks were definitely more firm.
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04-03-2017, 03:47 PM | #23 |
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Or like one of my old Harleys when you drop the lower tree out and they pour down inside the frame never to be seen again. It's like trying to get a guitar pick out of a guitar body.
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04-03-2017, 04:57 PM | #24 |
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I'm just happy my bike it's back together.
And, I even learned a thing or two along the way. |
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04-03-2017, 05:00 PM | #25 |
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Glad to here. You'll be a pro before its all over with. Great bike to learn mechanics on.
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04-03-2017, 07:03 PM | #27 |
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same question, would like to know as well...and ATF is good enough?
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04-03-2017, 10:28 PM | #28 | |
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ATF is fine from what I read, but for me the fork oil was the same price and just as easy to get. Either way you go is better than what's in there now! |
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04-04-2017, 04:08 PM | #29 |
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ATF works very well in the forks. There is at least 100 guys on this forum that use it, and with no complaints. Dextron, from GM is the thinner one, works much better than what comes with the bike. Ford's Mercon is somewhat thicker, which makes the damping even firmer. I would try Dextron spec first. WalMart house brand comes in these two diff specs, and works fine....ARH
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04-04-2017, 04:42 PM | #30 |
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In the 70's ,the shop I worked at figured that dexron was about a 8 weight ,not scientific ,but we compared it with the bel ray and other products we had and it was pretty much an 8 weight .
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