2005 ABS model fork oil evel

[bandit]

suspension is completely stock, I have read several posts that identify the fork oil level between 92 and 110 mm , Anyone know the recommended level for my bike? Thanks in advance

 

[exskibum]

From p. 4-69 of the Yamaha Service Manual:

100 mm (3.94in) -- "from the top of the inner tube, with the inner tube fully compressed, and without the spring"

Just make sure you've pumped both the fork tube and the damper rod several times (with new fluid in tube) to make sure you've gotten all the air bubbles out, and then let any air bubbles thus generated dissipate to the surface and out of the fluid before compressing the inner tube for the measurement. Motion Pro makes a Fork Oil Level Tool that makes setting the level really easy -- nearly foolproof and well worth the money if you're going to do this even once.

 

[ian]

From p. 4-69 of the Yamaha Service Manual:
100 mm (3.94in) -- "from the top of the inner tube, with the inner tube fully compressed, and without the spring"

Just make sure you've pumped both the fork tube and the damper rod several times (with new fluid in tube) to make sure you've gotten all the air bubbles out, and then let any air bubbles thus generated dissipate to the surface and out of the fluid before compressing the inner tube for the measurement. Motion Pro makes a Fork Oil Level Tool that makes setting the level really easy -- nearly foolproof and well worth the money if you're going to do this even once.

I made a similar device using a red rubber urinary catheter (I'm a vet, but a pharmacy or your vet should have them). Cut off the multiple hole end, tape catheter to a section of straight coat hanger wire. Attach a basting syringe or 35-60 cc syringe to the other end. Mark 100 mm, over fill fork and withdraw xs fluid. Ian, Iowa