How do you measure fork oil levels?
The proper way to measure fork oil is take the springs out, collapse the forks all the way down, then measure how far the oil is down from the top of the fork. If you don’t have a manual, check with your dealer for the correct level down. I run my fork oil 130mm down from the top.
Which fork oil is best?
Any hydraulic or ATF fresh oil is best than any old fancy motorcycle fork oil. So regular maintenance is the key.
Can I use any fork oil?
Some will claim that fork oil is just fork oil, and any brand will offer the same performance. One brand may offer a light and medium viscosity oil also, but their version may be completely different from AMSOIL.
Does fork oil go bad?
it’s…. Yes I’ve been using the same open quart of fork oil for almost 10 years. As long as it’s not contaminated, it’s fine to use.
What’s the best oil level for a fork?
Oil Tuning Tips. A variance of 5 mm in oil level height is O.K. In general, a lower oil level, ie. 50 mm, will make the fork more responsive or liveler for lighter weight riders. A higher oil level, ie. 40 mm, will make the fork feel more responsive and is better for heavier riders.
Is there a way to adjust fork oil height?
Adjusting the fork-oil height is the trick that every suspension tuner keeps hidden up his sleeve. It works, it is free, and it doesn’t require taking the forks apart. It should be noted that if all else fails, we have our favorite suspension shop’s phone number on speed dial. What is the effect of changing oil height?
What happens when you add oil to Forks?
If your forks are too stiff, too harsh or don’t get full travel at your track, lowering the oil height will make them feel suppler. Conversely, adding oil will make the forks feel stiffer. More oil works best when a rider has a bottoming problem. Don’t be afraid to experiment.
What kind of oil do you use on a TC Fork?
Even the manual and the part number provided by the manual for the fork oil doesn’t specify what weight oil was used OEM from factory. My manual says to use 610ml of SAE4 fork oil and the part# is 48601166S1. Can anyone please confirm the oil weight from factory? My new 2017 with 8 hours on it is leaking from the fork cap.
How is the oil level set on a fork?
oil level is set to the specified level by removing fork springs and allowing forks to gently bottom out, maximum travel.
Why do you put oil on your Forks?
Adding oil to your forks reduces the air volume. Since air is compressible, a smaller airspace is harder to compress than a larger airspace, which results in a stiffer fork. Since the compression of the airspace is gradual, lessening the airspace will be felt by the rider from the middle of the fork’s stroke to the point of bottoming.
What is the effect of changing oil height?
What is the effect of changing oil height? Adding oil to your forks reduces the air volume. Since air is compressible, a smaller airspace is harder to compress than a larger airspace, which results in a stiffer fork.
What kind of oil to use on a Harley Davidson Fork?
Meaning, that is the level from the top of the fork tube with the spring removed and the fork fully compressed: to the upper level of the fork oil in the tube.Once you’ve refilled it. You can use whatever fork oil you choose.If you go too high a rating,your forks will be quite harsh and uncomfortable over bumps.The manual recommends ( what else?)