bill67 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:does the fork oil drain if you take out bottom small screw like in older bikes
There is no bottom small screw like on older bikes...
barry68v10 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:Anybody remember how much the Suzi takes?
Gotta get a manual, Dude...but I got pictures.
Personally, I don't take short cuts or try to save a buck with fluids. Therefore, I wouldn't use ATF in my bike or the ones I repair. I can just imagine what a customer would think, if I did that too. I go by the book.
I recently changed the fork oil in my spouse's bike. It was interesting because the factory "fish oil" that came out was a different color in each fork. Must be different sides of the assembly line
Anyway, the book says 441 ml per fork and that you should measure it after pouring it in (75 mm from top of fork tube). The is a special tool to do that but I used a pair of calipers, and found there wasn't much difference.
The trick would be to just work out all the old oil as best as you can...it'll be real close if you do. Stand the forks in an oil pan (yes, remove the wheel first) and go do something else for 15 minutes. Good enough. Add oil and start reassembly...
In this photo, I show the old oil. Compare that to how the new fork oil looks...and yes, the forks do feel better.
And to round out this discussion...check your springs. Chances are that they will be in the service limit because there is about 1/2" of tolerance (see the upper right corner?). Make sure to install the wider spaced coils first on reassembly.
Hope that helps...now go to Amazon and get a manual