How much fork oil do I need?
Slowly squirt 10cc of oil into the forks. It is important to note that as the 10cc of oil goes in, 10cc of air must come out.
How do I know if my forks need oil?
Some indicators for basic bath oil/seal service = leaking around seals, excessive oily dirt goo build up on top of seals that reappears on every ride, visible wear on stanchions(by that time it’s too late).
What happens if you overfill fork oil?
If it’s really over filled, then the forks become rock hard and the springs that are in the forks are more or less there for the ride as the “air spring” which is the air volume above the fluid level begins to dominate everything. So, if your forks are overly stiff, yes, too high oil level might do that.
What are the grades of fork oil?
MC Fork Oil 5 is recommended for use in motorcycle forks and other suspension systems that require SAE 5W and 7.5W grades of oil.
Can I add fork oil without removing forks?
You will need to remove the caps to refill the fork tubes with oil. If they do, you are in luck and will be able to change the oil without removing the fork legs. Put old newspapers on the floor under the front end.
Can I use engine oil as fork oil?
motor oil works well in the outer chambers of twin chamber forks. I first used it in my honda now my yamaha and I think the 5/20 motor oil is slicker and offers less stiction. Some have said the honda forks mix the outer and inner oils over time so that might be a problem if you run your too long between changes.
How much oil do motorcycle forks hold?
It’s about 200ml of oil.
What happens if you put too much oil in motorcycle forks?
Too much oil can cause your forks go “on block”. For example if you break hard and hit a speed bump at the same time then worst case scenario would be that one or both of the slider end cap breaks out “which results in death or serious injury” (as the manual states).
What viscosity is motorcycle fork oil?
Most damping oils have a viscosity index above 140 and will work well in forks because they are air-cooled.
What is the difference between 10w and 15W fork oil?
Without looking up the difference in Centi-stokes, from a practical standpoint, the thicker oil slows down both compression and rebound. 15W would deliver a slightly less compliant ride, so, high-speed compression could feel more “jarring”, and a series of hard bumps would gradually “pack-down” the suspension travel.