I know the manual says capacity on front forks is something like 13 ounces. Is it to be said then that only 1 quart of oil is enough to do a total rebuild?
Should be.....
Hey Bob,
I put a little extra in mine and still had some left in the one liter bottle. So a quart should do it. Just make sure it's trans fat free, healthier for your heart.
Doug
What oil did you use Doug?
Bel Ray 15W.
(84-90 = 424mL; 91+ = 446mL)
x2.
at most, 892cc. A quart is 946mL.
892<946
the quick way is fill forks with springs out and fully compressed. add fork oil to a measurement of 130mm from the top.
If you overfill, suck it out with a turkey baster. don't forget to move the forks up and down a few times for air purge.
I just replaced the seals on my '87 FJ1200, but I don't know how to go about filling the forks with oil. In order to fill with oil, the anti-dive units have to be installed, so they will have to be detached from the brake lines, which means that the front brakes will need bleeding. I just installed the empty forks, tightened only the lower clamps. My plan is to fill them up from the top while they are already on the bike. Has anyone done this? is there an easier way? Thanks for your input
Should work fine. Leave the springs out and let the front end collapse down, then go by height. You'll have to fudge a little because it won't be sitting dead level, but you'll manage. I'd just suggest that you'll like it better with a little extra instead of a little short.
Quote from: Smoothops on June 06, 2013, 08:19:26 PM
I just replaced the seals on my '87 FJ1200, but I don't know how to go about filling the forks with oil. In order to fill with oil, the anti-dive units have to be installed, so they will have to be detached from the brake lines, which means that the front brakes will need bleeding. I just installed the empty forks, tightened only the lower clamps. My plan is to fill them up from the top while they are already on the bike. Has anyone done this? is there an easier way? Thanks for your input
If forks are empty , use the measured capacity listed in the service manual.
Quote from: Smoothops on June 06, 2013, 08:19:26 PM
is there an easier way?
Yes, separate the anti-dives in the middle like this, and you won't lose fork oil or brake fluid
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/486_08_06_13_3_02_08.jpeg)
Quote from: Mark Olson on June 08, 2013, 02:07:54 PM
Quote from: Smoothops on June 06, 2013, 08:19:26 PM
I just replaced the seals on my '87 FJ1200, but I don't know how to go about filling the forks with oil. In order to fill with oil, the anti-dive units have to be installed, so they will have to be detached from the brake lines, which means that the front brakes will need bleeding. I just installed the empty forks, tightened only the lower clamps. My plan is to fill them up from the top while they are already on the bike. Has anyone done this? is there an easier way? Thanks for your input
If forks are empty , use the measured capacity listed in the service manual.
You get better results when measuring the level. I like 130mm from the top, tubes compressed, no springs.
Here is a pic of the beast
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