Fork Oil Capacity?

[Scooterbob]

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?

[RichBaker]

Should be.....

[carsick]

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

[Scooterbob]

What oil did you use Doug?

[carsick]

Bel Ray 15W.

[andyb]

(84-90 = 424mL; 91+ = 446mL)

x2.

at most, 892cc.  A quart is 946mL.

892<946

[Mark Olson]

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.

[Smoothops]

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

[andyb]

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.

[Mark Olson]

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.

[Travis398]

 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 

[RichBaker]

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.

[Smoothops]

Here is a pic of the beast