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'82 550mz non-airfork oil replacement adjustment

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I am new here and am too old (or lazy) to be computer literate! Can any one help. I need to change the fork oil but have no info in my manual to do this. There is some sort of an adjuster in the fork cap - I have never seen this before and don't want to mess with it until I know how to deal with it.
 
Katmantoo said:
I am new here and am too old (or lazy) to be computer literate! Can any one help. I need to change the fork oil but have no info in my manual to do this. There is some sort of an adjuster in the fork cap - I have never seen this before and don't want to mess with it until I know how to deal with it.
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Here's some directions for changing fork springs and oil, just ignore the spring-specific stuff. Let me know if you have any questions.

http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/damper_rod_forks_tech_article.php
 
Thanks people for the help. I now feel confident about draining the sludge out and cracking the caps with a 22mm spanner! I will keep you posted!
 
Katmantoo said:
Thanks people for the help. I now feel confident about draining the sludge out and cracking the caps with a 22mm spanner! I will keep you posted!
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Don't use an open-end wrench, and it's preferable to not use a 12-point box end or socket. A good 6 point socket is best, fork caps are easy to round off.
 
Thanks. I checked my tools and all my spanners are 12 point. However I do have a 6 point box spanner set but this might be a it flimsy.
 
There is confusion as to which model I have, US/Canada (233 mls) or UK (195mls). Frame number is GS550M-104243. Can you help?
 
Katmantoo said:
There is confusion as to which model I have, US/Canada (233 mls) or UK (195mls). Frame number is GS550M-104243. Can you help?
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Do the 233 and 195mls numbers refer to the quantity of fork oil to use? If so, ignore those numbers and set the level per the method outlined in instructions I linked to. If you have the stock springs use 100mm for the oil level.
 
Listen to Rich, he knows what he speaks of regarding the forks and oil levels.


Mark
 
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