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29 Jun 2009 07:27 - 29 Jun 2009 08:34 #302984
by Patton
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Replied by Patton on topic fork seals, oil
1982kz440ltd wrote:
Loosen upper fork clamp bolt before attempting to remove fork cap.
Before beginning work on the forks, prop front end up with a support beneath the engine to prevent possibility of front end unexpectedly collasping.
Re-fill to factory specs with exact volume of oil (see FSM). With springs in position inside the forks, usa a thin wooden dowel to fashion a dipstick whereby the correct level may be noted and marked for future reference when needing to check levels. Save the dipstick, which will come in handy later on to avoid the dreaded measuring cup ordeal.
Good Luck!
~1982 Kawa KZ440 LTD D4~
I will be replacing the right side fork seal on my bike. Are there any tricks to this procedure? Will I need to buy anything else other than the seal?
Also, do I need to use oil specifically marked as fork oil or can I use regular oil? (the correct weight of course)
Thanks alot!
Loosen upper fork clamp bolt before attempting to remove fork cap.
Before beginning work on the forks, prop front end up with a support beneath the engine to prevent possibility of front end unexpectedly collasping.
Re-fill to factory specs with exact volume of oil (see FSM). With springs in position inside the forks, usa a thin wooden dowel to fashion a dipstick whereby the correct level may be noted and marked for future reference when needing to check levels. Save the dipstick, which will come in handy later on to avoid the dreaded measuring cup ordeal.
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Last edit: 29 Jun 2009 08:34 by Patton.
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