replacing oil in forks help

skilletmo · November 3rd, 2012, 07:59 PM

Ok so i am wanting to replace the oil in my forks. I dont want to take the forks down, so im going to drain it and add oil from the top.

my 2 questions are:

1. Do i need a new seal or can i go without it?

2. were is the drain plug on the forks?

Id appreciate an answer with "no i don't need to replace seals" lol

But if you absolutely do then let me know haha

csmith12 · November 6th, 2012, 04:20 PM

Maybe this will help? http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23200

skilletmo · November 6th, 2012, 04:29 PM

ya i saw that but i didnt really help in anyway lol. He drains it by taking the whole fork out, im wondering if there is a drain plug where you can keep the forks attached. And no help with the seal questions either.

BUT THANKS!

dino74 · November 6th, 2012, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skilletmo

I dont want to take the forks down, so im going to drain it and add oil from the top.

I'd suggest to remove the fork from the bike. If you do it that way, you only have to remove the plug from the top of the fork.

You can drain from the bottom by removing the screw that holds the damper rod in place. If the damper rod shifts while the screw is out, it can be a pain in the ass to put back together.

Either way the front wheel has to come off.

Edit: no you don't have to remove the seals to change the oil.

skilletmo · November 6th, 2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

Either way the front wheel has to come off.

Are you sure? i saw this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38yXx64liCM

i know its not a ninja but does the ninja have the same kind of plug? where it can be still attached to the wheel

alex.s · November 6th, 2012, 05:33 PM

the damper screw dean is talking about is on the bottom of the fork but if i remember right the axle has to come out in order to gain access to the drain.

if its nasty old oil you probably want to do a full drain. if its new oil (changing thickness or something) you can probably get away with pumping it out from the top

skilletmo · November 6th, 2012, 06:41 PM

Hmmm ok well then i probably will be taking the front forks off after all, i don't know why im so OCD with maintenance, but im doing like every little thing lol

November 3rd, 2012, 07:59 PM	#1
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	replacing oil in forks help Ok so i am wanting to replace the oil in my forks. I dont want to take the forks down, so im going to drain it and add oil from the top. my 2 questions are: 1. Do i need a new seal or can i go without it? 2. were is the drain plug on the forks? Id appreciate an answer with "no i don't need to replace seals" lol But if you absolutely do then let me know haha __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

November 6th, 2012, 04:20 PM	#2
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November 6th, 2012, 04:29 PM	#3
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	ya i saw that but i didnt really help in anyway lol. He drains it by taking the whole fork out, im wondering if there is a drain plug where you can keep the forks attached. And no help with the seal questions either. BUT THANKS! __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

November 6th, 2012, 05:33 PM	#6
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	the damper screw dean is talking about is on the bottom of the fork but if i remember right the axle has to come out in order to gain access to the drain. if its nasty old oil you probably want to do a full drain. if its new oil (changing thickness or something) you can probably get away with pumping it out from the top __________________________________________________

November 6th, 2012, 06:41 PM	#7
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	Hmmm ok well then i probably will be taking the front forks off after all, i don't know why im so OCD with maintenance, but im doing like every little thing lol __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

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