78 gs1000 easiest way to change fork oil

[Guest]

Wondering what is the easiest way to change fork fluid ?
Had this bike a few months now , & noticed when I accelerate the front end rises about 1 1/2 " -2" and if I let out the throttle the front end just drops hard !!
No idea if previous owners changed oil frequently or if or how much oil is even in there ...
I should be able to just let air pressure out, lift front end with jack , remove top nut from each shock and remove drain screw at bottom of fork .. No ?
Measure and pour 241 ml in each fork leg then put it all back together ???

[chuck hahn]

call me....see your PMs.

[chuck hahn]

call me back...LOL

[oldgrumpy]

Wondering what is the easiest way to change fork fluid ?
Had this bike a few months now , & noticed when I accelerate the front end rises about 1 1/2 " -2" and if I let out the throttle the front end just drops hard !!
No idea if previous owners changed oil frequently or if or how much oil is even in there ...
I should be able to just let air pressure out, lift front end with jack , remove top nut from each shock and remove drain screw at bottom of fork .. No ?
Measure and pour 241 ml in each fork leg then put it all back together ???

.......................hi i have a 1980 gs1000e in australia ,,,,it had air.... i was lucky to purchase progressive springs from a member in the usa,,, new,so i jacked my bike up washed and drained the old oil,, removed the old crappy springs removed the air fitting from the top ,,put the new springs in with new 10w oil and it work like a dream not expensive to do ,well worth the effort good luck regards oldgrumpy

[lrgguy]

Thx Chuck .. all is good and your paper towel center core was a good helpful trick worked well ty

[tkent02]

Thanks for sharing the paper towel trick.