Fork oil level

[DJones]

I have a `79 Gs 1000E. I want to change the fork oil. the manual says the forks hold aprox. 8 oz of oil. If I put in 8oz of oil will I still need to measure the oil level? Do I need to remove the fork seals and the spring to change the oil?

[Anonymous]

if you drain them properly and measure correctly the 8oz should be close enough no you don't remove seals or springs

[DJones]

Do I need to remove the fork from the bike? I have never replaced the oil. I heard that I can use Dexron II transmission fluid in the forks. Is this true?

[SqDancerLynn1]

there is a phillips head screw on the bottom of the forks That is the drain screw You only need 16 oz why not get the correct fluid

[DJones]

I want to get the correct fluid. Someone told me that fork oil was nothing more than transmission fluid. I see the drain plugs. Where do I put the new fluid?do I just pour it in the top of the fork tube after I remove the air valve? Do I need to remove the fork springs?