Adding fork oil

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15 Apr 2006 08:17 #39675 by jon0108
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This morning I set out to change my fork oil. I have the Kawasaki shop manual and it says after you drain the oil refill it by removing the rubber plug on top. I removed the rubber plug , but there is no hole there. Just metal.
Now i have a bike with no fluid in the fork and of course its going to be 75 degrees today.
Any help?

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15 Apr 2006 09:28 #39690 by wireman
Replied by wireman on topic Adding fork oil
is there a pipe plug with a square hole in the center like on a 1/2" drive socket that the plug was stuck in?remove the plug watch the plug,there might be a little pressure on it.:whistle: goodluck,happy wrenching!

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15 Apr 2006 14:51 #39735 by roy-b-boy-b
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If the plug is not square find a bolt that will fit in the plug. I have to make a removal tool using a bolt with a nut welded on it. If you don't have a welder use two nuts and "jam" them so you can back the plug out.
It is also a good idea to flush the tubes out. You wouldn't believe how dirty they will be. Roy

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15 Apr 2006 15:41 #39749 by jon0108
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I figured it out.
You need to press down on the flat piece of round metal with a large screwdriver while someone else gets a small pick and removes the snap ring.

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15 Apr 2006 16:10 #39760 by wireman
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you must have a differant style of forks,can you post picture?;)

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15 Apr 2006 16:19 #39762 by jon0108
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sure will, first chance i get

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