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« on: December 05, 2010, 07:39:49 PM » |
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I think I have read most of the posts on changing the fork oil, most talk about changing the springs too. My question has to do with only changing the oil. Is it really necessary to remove the forks in order to change the fluid or is there an easier way to do this? Or is this one of the things the pros should do?
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RonW
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« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2010, 01:58:22 AM » |
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not having that special tool might screw things up.
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« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2010, 02:03:05 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2010, 11:11:43 AM » |
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Thinking about having mine done also. My bike just turned 50,000. Was think about progessive springs also. Has any one had issuses with the progessives?  |
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Baloo
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« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2010, 12:14:11 PM » |
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You don't need the tool if you're only going to change the oil. The only time where you need the tool is when you are removing/replacing the springs. I did the fork seals and bushings this summer and did not need the tool, since I left the OEM springs in place. I seem to remember that there was a plug at the bottom of the forks to drain the oil. I think it is just a matter of removing the top caps and drain plug, then measuring the amount of oil and fill back.
Not sure, tough. You should have a look at the repair manual before proceeding. Not all that hard to do. You can do it.
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« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2010, 12:53:46 PM » |
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Baloo... You may be thinking of a different MC than the Valk. There's no drain plug at the bottom of the stock Valkyrie fork tubes. And, you do need the OEM tool to take apart the left fork to replace the fork seal. I do agree that the Honda repair manual should be consulted. It is difficult to replace all the fork oil without removing the forks, considering how relatively easy it is to remove them and do the job properly.
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« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2010, 01:53:56 PM » |
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I could not swear about the drain plug, as stated above, I'm not sure at all. But I am dead sure about not needing the tool to only change the oil, as I did it just a few months ago. At start, I had ordered the tool and after checking in here, I found that it was not needed if you do not replace the springs. I cancelled the tool order and everything went just fine without the tool. I replaced the seals and bushings on both sides and never needed the tool.
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« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2010, 01:57:28 PM » |
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Suck out the old fluid from the top with a vacump pump, replace what you took out with new fluid. Quick and easy. One at a time, one side holds more than the other. Hoser  |
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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2010, 03:42:13 PM » |
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Suck out the old fluid from the top with a vacump pump, replace what you took out with new fluid. Quick and easy. One at a time, one side holds more than the other. Hoser Any pictures or procedure of this method... |
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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2010, 04:32:41 AM » |
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No pics, just stick the end of the tube as far down as you can and draw it out, you will get most of it.Then replace the amount you got out with new fluid. loosen the top clamp first so you can remove the top cap. I use 10 weight belray fork oil. Ask for a mity vac hand vacumn pump at the auto parts store, you can also use it when replacing brake fluid and bleeding the brakes. A very handy tool. Hoser  |
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« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2010, 04:41:22 AM » |
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+1 for Hoser's method. Been doing it that way for years.
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