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Oil - Fork Cap Removal Procedure / Tool?

30 Apr 2026 13:32 - 02 May 2026 16:31

Howdy,

Is there a tool used for the fork oil cap removal?
I drained the oil out of one side accidentally. It also has an air valve.

Thankyou!

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Re: Oil - Fork Cap Removal Procedure / Tool?

04 May 2026 15:49

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Have you looked in the manual ?

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca

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Re: Oil - Fork Cap Removal Procedure / Tool?

04 May 2026 17:17

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Push the cap down using a tool of some sort, then use a pick tool to dig out the C clip.

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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/14-vendor-forum/62...rburetor-o-ring-kits

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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Re: Oil - Fork Cap Removal Procedure / Tool?

05 May 2026 00:41

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I got it thank you all - i’d never seen something like this before. Used a large flat head & a pick. Gauged the top a bit with the flathead - I would use something more forgiving next time.

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