04 KX250 Fork Assembly

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tightwoods

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I'm changing fork fluid/seals and this is my first bladder fork. Can anyone offer the basic procedure for fluid filling, air bleeding, fluid height, etc.? Thanks.

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KaBooM

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Try setting your level without the spring and fully compressed at 120mm from the top. If you need seals I could help you there as well.

Take Care, KaBooM
Synergy Fork Seals

 

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Check HERE Detailed, step by step instructions, courtesy of our own Jer.

 

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Tightwoods on the bladder forks its hard to dispel thre air from under the spring base plate that rests on top of the cartridge .It takes a bit of time and some milking to get it(cart) filled you may want to try to dislodge the washer with a coat hanger or leave it out until after youve bled the cartridge . Sometimes its good to walk away for a few minutes letting things settle .Good Luck

 

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tightwoods

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Thanks Dean!

 

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Also thanks to KaBooM and JTT.

 

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DEANSFASTWAY said:

Tightwoods on the bladder forks its hard to dispel thre air from under the spring base plate that rests on top of the cartridge .It takes a bit of time and some milking to get it(cart) filled you may want to try to dislodge the washer with a coat hanger or leave it out until after youve bled the cartridge . Sometimes its good to walk away for a few minutes letting things settle .Good Luck

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Dean...the '04's don't have the washer sitting underneath the spring so they will bleed easier than the previous design. Personally I disable the bladders.

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