govmule84 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:


Oh, one of the newer models I see.  The older models, which my bike's rider is a part of, is after-market equipped with a much larger tank and, provided that the drain plug is properly cleared and working, has no limit on the number of quarts that can be added as the need arises.

govmule84 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:

I suppose that I should have inserted "as needed to completely drain forks".  My mistake

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:


What are the 8mm (?) hex heads on the bottom (fat part) of the fork called?

barry68v10 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:

Technically speaking, they are called the Damper Rod Securing Bolt, in the manual...you do have a manual, right?

That is essentially what holds your fork together.

BTW - Most older bikes actually had a small screw for draining the fork oil.  Some new ones like BMW still do.

To get to these 8 MM hex wrench allen head bolts, you still have to remove the wheel too.  They are above the axle bolt in the bottom...

To do it right, I would still buy a 6 pack and remove the forks

I'll drop the forks too, cause I don't want to find out if oil will pour out the speedo cable.  

verslagen1 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:

I hadn't thought of that.  I'll be more careful next time, too

barry68v10 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:


Sure.  Common "phenomenon".  The right side uses a pinch bolt and allows the forks to self-align on the axle.  Tighten the axle (with spacers correctly installed) and tighten pinch bolt.

How did you drain your fork oil?