First Fork Oil Change

[Superfly]

Did the first fork oil change at 14000km.

Changed to Motul 15Wt synthetic fork oil.

Very easy to accomplish. The hardest part is to get the bike hung up from the ceiling or some other way to hold up the front. My front stand couldnt hook up the the lower triple clamp as it wouldnt fit well enough so I just strapped it from the handlebars to the ceiling. (Use a rear stand as well)

Remember to loosen the top cap before you remove the fork leg. Once the fork is off the bike just open the cap and pour out the fluid into a measuring cup. I got around 400ml per side. Then add that same amount of new fluid to the fork and re-install. When you remove the fork cap you can just open it up a few inches and you wont have any parts fall out.

The 15wt oil improves the damping of the fork a lot. Feedback and ride are much better. I think its still slightly fast on rebound so I'll try 20wt next time. Especially once it heats up.

Here are some pics of the old and new fluids...Looks real nasty at 14000km.

 

[yfz6r]

I always put off changing fork oil. Glad to know it's easy on this bike.

 

[Marthy]

I always put off changing fork oil. Glad to know it's easy on this bike.

Me too, can't imagine with almost twice the mileage (25K miles) I want to replace the tires for Conti Motion (have them already) I'll flush the fork at the same time. I don't think I need to worry about a full rebuild... might get the progressive spring at the same time.

1 quart should be enough or I should be getting 2 just in case?

 

[Marthy]

Since the weather is going to be crappy all week, I might flush my fork and go with 20W oil. If I need more I'll order the progressive springs. I need to swap tires anyway...

I was thinking taking a look at the pivot bearing... seams like a PITA! I'll think about it...