Fork Oil Replacement - SV650.org

24-06-06, 07:55 AM

Can you replace the oil, without taking the forks off the bike as the Haynes manual says?

BillyC · 24-06-06, 08:48 AM

Yes you can, but the real question is - do you want to?

For those that have removed the stock oil, and seen the sludge that comes out, I think many would agree that there's no real substitute for actually removing the fork and allowing it to drain for 10 minutes before refilling.

Sucking the oil out using any method, isn't going to get it all out, and measuring the final air gap when refilling is a bit trickier too.

24-06-06, 09:19 AM

There are only two ways to properly drain your forks of all oil and residue. The first is to remove your forks from the bike, take out the internals and drain upside down.

The 2nd is to leave the forks fitted to the bike, take out the internals and turn the bike upside down.

I know which one that I do.

Mark_h · 24-06-06, 01:14 PM

Just had mine replaced (2001 17,500 miles) and the difference is amazing. Feels much more planted into corners. Cost £60 by local suzuki dealer.

Sid Squid · 24-06-06, 03:53 PM

No.

Not if you want it to be anything like right.

BillyC · 24-06-06, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

No.

Not if you want it to be anything like right.

The Almighty Emperor Squid has spoken

embee · 25-06-06, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigApe

There are only two ways to properly drain your forks of all oil and residue. The first is to remove your forks from the bike, take out the internals and drain upside down.

The 2nd is to leave the forks fitted to the bike, take out the internals and turn the bike upside down.

I know which one that I do.

24-06-06, 07:55 AM	#1
bobit69 Guest Posts: n/a	Fork Oil Replacement Can you replace the oil, without taking the forks off the bike as the Haynes manual says?

24-06-06, 08:48 AM	#2
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Yes you can, but the real question is - do you want to? For those that have removed the stock oil, and seen the sludge that comes out, I think many would agree that there's no real substitute for actually removing the fork and allowing it to drain for 10 minutes before refilling. Sucking the oil out using any method, isn't going to get it all out, and measuring the final air gap when refilling is a bit trickier too. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

24-06-06, 01:14 PM	#4
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Just had mine replaced (2001 17,500 miles) and the difference is amazing. Feels much more planted into corners. Cost £60 by local suzuki dealer. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

24-06-06, 03:53 PM	#5
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	No. Not if you want it to be anything like right. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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24-06-06, 09:19 AM	#3
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	There are only two ways to properly drain your forks of all oil and residue. The first is to remove your forks from the bike, take out the internals and drain upside down. The 2nd is to leave the forks fitted to the bike, take out the internals and turn the bike upside down. I know which one that I do.