As moto-moto uk noted, undo the cap while in the fork. A 24mm socket fits perfectly over the nut, even with the handlebars in place. The reverse is also true; you can reinstall the forks with caps tightened by hand, then once back in the tightened triple tree you can torque them to specification. The most obvious advantage to all of this is you can avoid having to clamp those moderately fragile fork tubes in a vise.
Thanks Wrenchie, having a go at a quick oil dump soon. Although 6 years old my bike has never had leaks and is VERY low milage. So this is the method i will choose to use, thanks again bud.
great video sir, mine is z1000 2016, i have a question found some oil on the end of fork and callipar seems that its suspension oil any idea what caused that leakage?
The factor specs are based on an air gap at the top of the cylinder. The amount of oil used is equal to the amount of oil removed so to keep the air gap. This is an acceptable approach for a quick fork oil change, in my opinion and what I see most shops do. A full fork service would include disassembly of the forks (removing the cartridge) replacing seals, clearing everything completely, and then refilling with oil to achieve the proper air gap. Check the shop manual for the air gap spec.
Yes, you are correct. This is a quick "dump and go" oil change. To your point, a full fork service would require tearing down the forks, replacing seals and refilling with oil. To this point, using the factor spec level (air gap) is really important. My method would not be recommended if, for example, you have a small fork seal leak as the amount of oil removed is already below spec.
Oh man, where to start! Let's try this way. I like your videos somehow, even you doing many things wrong. I mean it is your bike, but if it is some kind of tutorial then, you know ... :) First of all, you ruined your anodised cap. further more, you suppose to remove dust cap with plastic tool...not 5w or 7w it is Showa SS-47 which is 10W. Then pumping action do not call for screwing back the cap. If you refering to Dave Moss lubricating the seal with tiny bit of grease, you suppose to do without dust seal. Your method is just lubricates dust seal, not actual oil seal (look DMT video again :) Anyway, you have stoped to do videos, so this is my way to get you going :) we all learning to become better!
As moto-moto uk noted, undo the cap while in the fork. A 24mm socket fits perfectly over the nut, even with the handlebars in place. The reverse is also true; you can reinstall the forks with caps tightened by hand, then once back in the tightened triple tree you can torque them to specification. The most obvious advantage to all of this is you can avoid having to clamp those moderately fragile fork tubes in a vise.
instead of putting the fork in the vise would it not be easier to undo the bolt while the fork are on the bike
Yes! For breaking loose the top cap, do it on the bike. Still need to support the fork while working on it so a vice is still needed
Thanks Wrenchie, having a go at a quick oil dump soon. Although 6 years old my bike has never had leaks and is VERY low milage. So this is the method i will choose to use, thanks again bud.
great tutorials , those will help me servicing my SX with 12000 km in the winter season : fork oil + spark plugs + air filter
Good luck!
But how do you make sure the forks are aligned perfectly and symmetrical when putting them back in?
Measure before and after
love this video ! im going to tackle this project in a few weeks.
You can do it! Good luck!
Good day bro what size of socket you use top shock cover cap
Why didn’t you change the springs to progressive ones to improve the suspension?
Strange how the manual doesn't tell you about changing the oil, most bikes its normally two years
How did that work out for you? It seems you’ve actually gone to a lighter weight oil instead of heavier. Is the stock fork oil Showa ss-47?
Might want to add you should slacken the top nut and tighten while it’s in the triple trees rather than a vice
Yeah. That was a learning moment for me. You are correct, sir.
great video sir, mine is z1000 2016, i have a question found some oil on the end of fork and callipar seems that its suspension oil any idea what caused that leakage?
Sounds like a leaking fork seal. Wheelies tend to blow fork seals :)
How much oil in that suspension??
The factor specs are based on an air gap at the top of the cylinder. The amount of oil used is equal to the amount of oil removed so to keep the air gap. This is an acceptable approach for a quick fork oil change, in my opinion and what I see most shops do. A full fork service would include disassembly of the forks (removing the cartridge) replacing seals, clearing everything completely, and then refilling with oil to achieve the proper air gap. Check the shop manual for the air gap spec.
You probably already know this, but you cannot get the level correct using the method you show here. You must measure the air gap to be accurate.
Yes, you are correct. This is a quick "dump and go" oil change. To your point, a full fork service would require tearing down the forks, replacing seals and refilling with oil. To this point, using the factor spec level (air gap) is really important. My method would not be recommended if, for example, you have a small fork seal leak as the amount of oil removed is already below spec.
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Oh man, where to start! Let's try this way. I like your videos somehow, even you doing many things wrong. I mean it is your bike, but if it is some kind of tutorial then, you know ... :) First of all, you ruined your anodised cap. further more, you suppose to remove dust cap with plastic tool...not 5w or 7w it is Showa SS-47 which is 10W. Then pumping action do not call for screwing back the cap. If you refering to Dave Moss lubricating the seal with tiny bit of grease, you suppose to do without dust seal. Your method is just lubricates dust seal, not actual oil seal (look DMT video again :) Anyway, you have stoped to do videos, so this is my way to get you going :) we all learning to become better!
great video cheers
Thanks 👍
thanks for the vid, very informative.
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