Go to fit new fork seals
2 questions
Which way round does seal go
What volume of oil does it need
Cheers
2 questions
Which way round does seal go
What volume of oil does it need
Cheers
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If you have Öhlins fork, the oil volume is 470...500 ml/fork; 5W grade.
It is difficult to explain the seal orientation in words - install the new ones as the old were.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX7mASNcDVg
It is difficult to explain the seal orientation in words - install the new ones as the old were.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX7mASNcDVg
Seal lip will always be lowest on a usd fork and open end with seal spring on the internal side of the fork. You will need to source or make a seal driver to re seat a new seal properly if it's a showa fork.
Stock oil is 10w but set oil amount via air gap not volume. You almost never get all of the residual oil out of the cartridge etc so there could be 10cc hidden around the internals and you will overfill as a result if you use volume alone.
Air gap is usually 80 -120mm ish depending on your weight and riding. The bigger the air gap the slower the rise in the damping rate as the fork compresses so a lighter/gentle rider will want less oil and vice versa. If your unsure go in the middle of the range.
Stock oil is 10w but set oil amount via air gap not volume. You almost never get all of the residual oil out of the cartridge etc so there could be 10cc hidden around the internals and you will overfill as a result if you use volume alone.
Air gap is usually 80 -120mm ish depending on your weight and riding. The bigger the air gap the slower the rise in the damping rate as the fork compresses so a lighter/gentle rider will want less oil and vice versa. If your unsure go in the middle of the range.