D Dougie Member Mar 2, 2000 62 0 Aug 23, 2002 #1 When bleeding the air from the forks, do the forks have to be lifted off the ground and extended or can you do it with the bike on the side stand?
When bleeding the air from the forks, do the forks have to be lifted off the ground and extended or can you do it with the bike on the side stand?
B BigDRZ Member Jul 27, 2002 2 0 Aug 24, 2002 #4 WHY? and WHEN/HOW OFTEN? should you bleed the forks? I read about it my DRZ manual, but the info is brief. Can you enlighten me on this?? Thanks! :thumb:
WHY? and WHEN/HOW OFTEN? should you bleed the forks? I read about it my DRZ manual, but the info is brief. Can you enlighten me on this?? Thanks! :thumb:
marcusgunby LIFETIME SPONSOR Jan 9, 2000 6,450 2 Aug 24, 2002 #5 I do it every ride.Chemical reactions cause the increase in pressure.
R RM250'er ~SPONSOR~ May 25, 2001 234 0 Aug 24, 2002 #6 I bleed them between every moto. The pressure seems to build up in them when I ride. My guess is that the fluids get hot and when it's hot outside the pressure builds up quicker. Last edited: Aug 24, 2002
I bleed them between every moto. The pressure seems to build up in them when I ride. My guess is that the fluids get hot and when it's hot outside the pressure builds up quicker.
E endosports Member Jan 10, 2002 494 0 Aug 25, 2002 #7 Originally posted by marcusgunby I do it every ride.Chemical reactions cause the increase in pressure. Click to expand... ...and what chemical reactions would this be? My first thought would be the pressure from altitude change. just a thought. don't quote me.
Originally posted by marcusgunby I do it every ride.Chemical reactions cause the increase in pressure. Click to expand... ...and what chemical reactions would this be? My first thought would be the pressure from altitude change. just a thought. don't quote me.
marcusgunby LIFETIME SPONSOR Jan 9, 2000 6,450 2 Aug 25, 2002 #8 Ive been told its down to the fork fluid reacting with the air-oils tend to turn acidic over time and im guessing the reaction is with the air in the fork-dont quote me on this as im not sure.
Ive been told its down to the fork fluid reacting with the air-oils tend to turn acidic over time and im guessing the reaction is with the air in the fork-dont quote me on this as im not sure.