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    Another fork oil level question

    It's time to fill the forks,
    the manual states at one place 150cc as the fork oil quantity and at a different place 197mm as the "Front Fork oil Level", no mention of spring or compression.
    from reading on the site and manuals it's said to check the level without the spring and fully compressed. the shocks are on the bike,how can i fully compress them?
    and second, i couldn't find a spray bottle with a tube long enough. any alternative ways to measure the level?

    thanks
    Eran
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    just put the 150cc in each leg. as long as they are the same it will be fine
    1978 GS1085.

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      #3
      You could remove the fork legs, it's easy enough. Use anything to measure the 197 or whatever distance you want to use. Hose and syringe to pull the oil out if you put in too much..
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        #4
        Originally posted by eran_k View Post
        It's time to fill the forks,
        the manual states at one place 150cc as the fork oil quantity and at a different place 197mm as the "Front Fork oil Level", no mention of spring or compression.
        from reading on the site and manuals it's said to check the level without the spring and fully compressed. the shocks are on the bike,how can i fully compress them?
        and second, i couldn't find a spray bottle with a tube long enough. any alternative ways to measure the level?

        thanks
        Eran
        It should say without the spring fully compressed meaning loose in the stem with the cap off. It would be near impossible to add oil with them fully compressed. Add from the top using a measuring cup and you should be golden.

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          #5
          Originally posted by jwhelan65 View Post
          Add from the top using a measuring cup and you should be golden.
          Even better than a measuring cup is a baby bottle.

          Convenient markings on the side and the mouth is small enough to pour the oil nicely.

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            #6
            Hi,

            Yes, measure the fork oil as precisely as possible. Then cut the business end of a spray bottle top to the proper length and measure the oil level in both forks. More important than the amount, the level must be the same for consistent operation.





            Cut the pump tube to the proper length and pump out any excess from the fork. If you'd like to have a look at how I've done it, click the links below (PDF file).

            Fork Seal Replacement


            Thank you for your indulgence,

            BassCliff

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