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Title: RPM Fork valve conversion
Post by: ELIMINATOR on July 09, 2015, 10:41:35 AM
I'vre got one litre of the correct grade of oil, is that enough to do the job. ALL the parts including instructions are 25 miles away in my daughters garage, so I can't, err obviously read them.
Title: Re: RPM Fork valve conversion
Post by: Firehawk068 on July 09, 2015, 10:54:15 AM
I think one liter is enough to do both forks.
If I recall correctly, I used somewhere around 450ml per leg when I did mine.  :scratch_one-s_head:

This is how much I had left in each 16oz bottle after filling each leg.

(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Maintainence/Fork%20Rebuild%2009-02-14/P9060038_zps2214f989.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Maintainence/Fork%20Rebuild%2009-02-14/P9060038_zps2214f989.jpg.html)
Title: Re: RPM Fork valve conversion
Post by: FJmonkey on July 09, 2015, 11:02:31 AM
Yes, you will need just under one liter to fill both forks. But make sure you have the correct oil. It is 5W, any heavier and the RPM valves will not perform as designed.
Title: Re: RPM Fork valve conversion
Post by: racerrad8 on July 09, 2015, 11:11:22 AM
Quote from: ELIMINATOR on July 09, 2015, 10:41:35 AM
I'vre got one litre of the correct grade of oil, is that enough to do the job. ALL the parts including instructions are 25 miles away in my daughters garage, so I can't, err obviously read them.

Yes, it is more than enough as you will have a little left over.

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: RPM Fork valve conversion
Post by: ELIMINATOR on July 13, 2015, 06:50:39 AM
I bought the correct grade from Randy. :good2:
Title: Re: RPM Fork valve conversion
Post by: racerrad8 on July 27, 2015, 01:28:16 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 09, 2015, 11:02:31 AM
Yes, you will need just under one liter to fill both forks. But make sure you have the correct oil. It is 5W, any heavier and the RPM valves will not perform as designed.

I just saw the photo that Monkey posted, that is the correct brand & weight of oil, but not the recommended oil. Monkey has shown a picture of the "Expert" version of the oil. That oil will allow the valves to function properly, but since it is a synthetic blend the life span is not as long.

The "Factory Line" full synthetic is the recommended oil: Motul Factory Team Line 5wt Fork Oil (http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Motul5W)

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: RPM Fork valve conversion
Post by: ELIMINATOR on December 01, 2016, 07:01:24 AM
Now have a garage, hope to do the fork conversion soon!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: RPM Fork valve conversion
Post by: ELIMINATOR on December 01, 2016, 07:02:07 AM
I was making sure that the parts involved "seasoned" :rofl: