April 10th, 2015, 06:53 PM | #1 |
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Name: Matt
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Fork oil question
Hello! Glad to be a new member (been lurking for years)! I searched and dug for a long while and couldn't come up with an exact answer while lurking. Here is the short version....long version below. ""In the picture can I just remove this black cap to gain access to the fork oil and add some back in until I can get the seals changed (without center stand & removing forks). Yes I know the dangers of it getting on my brakes . I do not own a center stand, car stand or a vice to change this all myself.""
Background. My bike has been sitting for about a year as I collected new parts, fairings ect ect, to fix it all backup. I am just about finished (2-4 days out) getting it all road worthy and beautiful again. I have been working on it in the garage and 3 days ago, moved it to the center. Now there is a puddle of fork oil on the ground under the right fork (non got on brakes). Since it leaked that much in 3 days, I am worried that more has leaked out over the past year and my right fork might be significantly lower oil than my left side. I plan on getting to a shop in the next month to change out both fork seals anyway, but the shop is a 40 mile ride down the highway. I am afraid to take it that far thinking the right side might be almost depleted. Is there a way to check/ add oil without removing the forks or putting it on a center stand. I couldn't find anything stating this is possible without removing them. I also could not find anything showing "the cap" that needs to be removed (pictures). P.S. Sorry if I missed it in a thread. You have all been secretly helping me for years and didn't know it Last futzed with by MattP3; April 10th, 2015 at 06:59 PM. Reason: Forgot to add pictures |
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April 10th, 2015, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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Welcome Matt! Glad to see you come out of the shadows.
/snip There are plenty of members who can help you with your question. I will let them give it a go.
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April 10th, 2015, 07:00 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Matt
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Thank you. I realized that as I did it, so I Edited with thumbnail links.
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April 10th, 2015, 08:16 PM | #4 |
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Matt, you can tie the front forks up to the ceiling rafter to unload the springs and carefully remove the black fork cap. Other option is to remove the front fender and shove a "chock" inbetween the lower triple and wheel. It's a lot of work though for something so simple.
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April 10th, 2015, 09:03 PM | #5 | |
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Name: Matt
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I have also ordered a new seal cleaner, since I cannot find mine. I am iffy about sticking other things in there that could break off. Thanks for your help. |
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April 10th, 2015, 10:20 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Matt
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Ok, thank you so much!
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