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jjmaine · July 9th, 2021, 11:54 AM

I am wondering if it is possible to change the fork oil without removing the forks from the bike? With my dirtbike that has (I believe) the same style damper rod forks, it is possible to just remove the front wheel and then take out the damper rod bolts and let the oil drain. Once it has drained, put the bolts and everything back, measure the oil you took out and replace the same amount.

Has anyone done it this way and is it possible to do? I'm putting in new Racetech springs and I know that I also need heavier weight oil but do not feel like getting into to much disassembly right now.

Of course the correct way would be to remove the forks but who wants to do that?

July 9th, 2021, 11:54 AM	#1
jjmaine ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Maine Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): '05 Ninja 250, '16 Ninja 300 Posts: 113	Easy fork oil change without removing forks? I am wondering if it is possible to change the fork oil without removing the forks from the bike? With my dirtbike that has (I believe) the same style damper rod forks, it is possible to just remove the front wheel and then take out the damper rod bolts and let the oil drain. Once it has drained, put the bolts and everything back, measure the oil you took out and replace the same amount. Has anyone done it this way and is it possible to do? I'm putting in new Racetech springs and I know that I also need heavier weight oil but do not feel like getting into to much disassembly right now. Of course the correct way would be to remove the forks but who wants to do that?