fork oil

Hey, I just took my (33mm) forks apart, replaced the fork seals and the whole 9 yards. That said I read on a particular post on the forum that you should put about 8 oz of fork oil in each fork. I read in the manual that you should put about 4.4 oz after switching the oil. Since I did a full...

Hi everybody, Trying to change the fork oil on my DOHC XS400, first time doing it myself. The manual says that after I pry off the dust cap there is a spring stopper that I need to depress in order to remove a circlip. See the picture: Under the dust cap I have a blank looking piece of...

I was reading the manual regarding changing my fork oil and noticed that they want you to disassemble the whole fork... Do you really need to? Also what oil do you recommend? 10w30 motor oil at 4-5 ounces in each tube on a 82 maxim?

Hey, I'm looking at replacing my crappy old fork seals. I have my 33mm forks but after hours of searching can't find technical sizes for the fork seals or dust wipers :banghead: P.S. Any tips on fork oil weight?

Hello there, I'm new to the street bike riding and just about to have my 81 xs400 almost done being fabricated. I got my license, insurance, and riding gear, just need my bike lol! oh here's a little intro: 25yr old living in SoCal, been riding offroad for 7yrs. Gearhead since i can...