'Nother fork oil question:

[82Shafty]

GS1100GL SS Brake lines... I have them on my bike and they do work great and were easy to install.

From Bremzen Brakes

http://www.bremzen.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=345_460_619_621&products_id=20064

As you go through it, I believe it where I specified to add the rear brake line as an additional cost and to have them in black. It came to 149 plus shipping.

MSF7777-MSR7777

[jknappsax]

I just disassembled, cleaned out my forks out thoroughly, put in new seals, and reassembled the front end. I remember reading somewhere here that measuring the fork oil level should be done with the forks vertical, not mounted in the triples, and therefore with some rake. I just got my Progressive springs, and the instructions (which I glanced at briefly) said that since the Progressive springs take up more space, that setting by level was the correct option. I really don't want to pull the forks again, but if vertical is the best way, then that's what I should do. Opinions?

[JEEPRUSTY]

I may be wrong but what would be wrong with using a large syringe to measure and fill the forks?

They are accurate as that is what they are made for. That way there would be no doubts and no need to screw around.

You should be able to get a plastice one at a reasonable price at a pharmacy.

[BassCliff]

I just disassembled, cleaned out my forks out thoroughly, put in new seals, and reassembled the front end. I remember reading somewhere here that measuring the fork oil level should be done with the forks vertical, not mounted in the triples, and therefore with some rake. I just got my Progressive springs, and the instructions (which I glanced at briefly) said that since the Progressive springs take up more space, that setting by level was the correct option. I really don't want to pull the forks again, but if vertical is the best way, then that's what I should do. Opinions?

Hi,

I suggest you take the forks out. It's much easier to get an accurate level measurement. Have a look at these for more information.

Install Progressive Fork Springs

Fork Seal Replacement


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[1_v8_merc]

Those methods sound too complicated and anal.

I just mixed 15w30 or 40 with ATF....50-50.

Compressed forks, and added the recommended level.
Then Reassembled as necessary.


I added 7psi of air, or whatever it says.


Bike handles like a friggin dream!

Waaayyyy better than before.

[tas850g]

At what location on the fork is considered the "top" of the fork? Is it at the top edge of the inner fork tube when compressed??? Then you measure down from there? I know, you have to spell it out to me. Sorry. I need a visual.

[Steve]

To me, the "top" is the last point that will hold oil, if you keep filling it.

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[Steve]

Those methods sound too complicated and anal.

I just mixed 15w30 or 40 with ATF....50-50.

Compressed forks, and added the recommended level.
Then Reassembled as necessary.


I added 7psi of air, or whatever it says.


Bike handles like a friggin dream!

Waaayyyy better than before.

Even your way is too complicated.
Grab a bottle of 10w or 15w fork oil. Compress the forks, add the oil, suck out the excess, install your Progressive springs, reassemble, RIDE.

No mixing, no air.

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[1_v8_merc]

Even your way is too complicated.
Grab a bottle of 10w or 15w fork oil. Compress the forks, add the oil, suck out the excess, install your Progressive springs, reassemble, RIDE.

No mixing, no air.

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But I love making my own fork oil, it's like a cool syrupy red color!
And I'll know if my forks are leaking easily.