Doing a little maintenance on jr's bike "replacing bottom stem bearing" and I have the forks off the bike and would like to change the fork oil. at what position is the fork at when you measure the oil level? straight up and down Verticle, or on the bike slightly angled? also whats the best fork oil? also anybody have the correct measurement for a rec tec 99 kdx 220? :think
fork oil measurement points?
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Canadian Dave
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- Apr 28, 1999
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Ideally you'd have the forks vertical at 90 degrees if they are off the bike anyway. If not you can check them on the bike just insure you are taking a measurement from the center of the fork bore.
I'd suggest using Mobile One fully synthetic ATF. Its much cheaper than suspension fluid, is an appropriate viscosity and has been used by shops like MX Tech for years, its a proven performer. If you don't have access to Mobile One then Golden Spectro will do the job for you. Up here Mobile One ATF is a normal stock item at places like Wall Mart.
To set the oil height remove the springs and bottom the forks. The oil height measurement is rider dependent. I'll normally set mine between 125 and 130mm from the top of the fork.
Hope that helps,
David
I'd suggest using Mobile One fully synthetic ATF. Its much cheaper than suspension fluid, is an appropriate viscosity and has been used by shops like MX Tech for years, its a proven performer. If you don't have access to Mobile One then Golden Spectro will do the job for you. Up here Mobile One ATF is a normal stock item at places like Wall Mart.
To set the oil height remove the springs and bottom the forks. The oil height measurement is rider dependent. I'll normally set mine between 125 and 130mm from the top of the fork.
Hope that helps,
David
