Did I change fork oil correctly?

[bultaco4ever]

Got a '97 KDX 220. I changed fork oil today for the first time. I took the forks out of the triple clamps, removed the fork tube cap, unscrewed the cap from the spring rod, pulled the spacer and spring out and dumped the oil.

I pushed the spring rod all the way down and up a few times to make sure all oil drained out.

Then I added new oil. The spring rod stayed in during the add process. I measured down 85mm and sucked out the excess oil. Then I buttoned it all back up.

The spring rod didn't have to be removed...did it?

 

[SS109]

Only the spring needs to be removed. You are good to go! :cool:

 

[julien_d]

Need to pump the damping rod a few times after you fill it to make sure you bleed the air out. The level can drop considerably as the air bleeds out.

 

[bultaco4ever]

Thanks guys. I pumped the rod for the air bubbles. (better watch how that is said in mixed company!)

 

[Joburble]

You didn't mention that the fork was compressed when you added and measured the oil, but I assume it was, yes?

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

You didn't mention that the fork was compressed when you added and measured the oil, but I assume it was, yes?

That would be less than interesting to ride? I was REALLY liking pulling the springs out, compressing the forks and checking it, if there are ANY doubts!

 

[bultaco4ever]

Yeah, the fork was compressed when I measured the oil.