Fork Oil change, Yay or Nay??

LoneRonin · April 3rd, 2013, 04:18 PM

Bike is at about 40k miles, last did a change at half that. Should I bother again or no?

Buddy says just ride it like you stole it...
No point changing the oil and seals unless they leak...

Its not a race bike, I might end up doing a track day or two though in the summer. It is ridden hard however, as hard as a 250 can be. I've never ridden anything else and know our bikes have a crappy suspension but don't have anything to compare it to, I don't even think I'd even be able to tell a difference if I did the oil...

alex.s · April 3rd, 2013, 04:37 PM

if not enough damping, change oil.

LoneRonin · April 3rd, 2013, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

if not enough damping, change oil.

How do I check for damping??

Joshorilla · April 3rd, 2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneRonin

How do I check for damping??

He's talking more about the subjective feel of the forks I believe, so no real measure, more about how you like them.

alex.s · April 3rd, 2013, 05:11 PM

bottom out forks
release forks
do they hit the top?
not enough damping.

LoneRonin · April 3rd, 2013, 05:38 PM

I will try this and get back to you guys...

LoneRonin · April 3rd, 2013, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

bottom out forks
release forks
do they hit the top?
not enough damping.

ok, by top are you referring to the black triple tree thing down there? If so, no they do not hit it when I compress them and let go. Even when I hold the front brake and press down it doesn't come close to touching...So am I good?

April 3rd, 2013, 04:18 PM	#1
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	Fork Oil change, Yay or Nay?? Bike is at about 40k miles, last did a change at half that. Should I bother again or no? Buddy says just ride it like you stole it... No point changing the oil and seals unless they leak... Its not a race bike, I might end up doing a track day or two though in the summer. It is ridden hard however, as hard as a 250 can be. I've never ridden anything else and know our bikes have a crappy suspension but don't have anything to compare it to, I don't even think I'd even be able to tell a difference if I did the oil... __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

April 3rd, 2013, 04:37 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	if not enough damping, change oil. __________________________________________________

April 3rd, 2013, 05:11 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	bottom out forks release forks do they hit the top? not enough damping. __________________________________________________

April 3rd, 2013, 05:38 PM	#6
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	I will try this and get back to you guys... __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

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