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I'm going to try to change my fork oil in my 08 RKC. I want to put in a heavier weight oil. Should I put it on the jack to get the front wheel off the ground, or can it be drained and filled while on the jiffy stand? Any other tips or tricks would be appreciated. I have the service manual which says the front wheel should be removed, but it seems like most on the forum drain and fill without removing the wheel. That's the method I'm going to try. Thanks in advance.
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Dont you need to remove the nacelle so you can get the top bolt off so you can release the springs so you can work the shock up and down??
The shop manual says you gotta remove both fork legs, which means the brakes, wheel, gaurd and nacelle..
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Dont you need to remove the nacelle so you can get the top bolt off so you can release the springs so you can work the shock up and down??
The shop manual says you gotta remove both fork legs, which means the brakes, wheel, gaurd and nacelle..
Although I prefer to remove my forks, it can be done with the forks still on the bike.
The OP would do a better job by removing the front wheel so he can work the fork legs and drain as much as possible. Remove top cap, then remove drain screw, grab lower fork leg and pump it.
He'll need to drain it in some kind of measuring device so as to get an accurate refill amount.
Most on this forum prefer the Screaming Eagle Fork Oil.
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Can you remove the top nut without pulling the nacelle??
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S&S 124 hot set up kit w S&S 640 gear driven cams / SE 58mm TB and injectors / SEST / Feuling pump and plate / V&H Power Duals / V&H Basic Slip Ons. 12.25 @108mph with screen n bags on.
Secret Weapon - Escort 9500ci
I was going to remove the nacelle, but I'll check and see if I can get to the top not by turning the forks. That would sure save some time. Is the SE Heavy fork oil thicker than what comes in the bike stock?
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Flame Blue / Pewter Pearl. HDI spec - ABS and Security etc. ABS disabled (its rubbish).
S&S 124 hot set up kit w S&S 640 gear driven cams / SE 58mm TB and injectors / SEST / Feuling pump and plate / V&H Power Duals / V&H Basic Slip Ons. 12.25 @108mph with screen n bags on.
Secret Weapon - Escort 9500ci
Doesn't take but just a minute to remove the ignition switch and fairing cap. SE heavy is thicker than stock. I use that and I think it feels better. Didn't put mine on a jack. Put a little in at a time then pumped it and put a little more in till I had it all in.
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Doesn't take but just a minute to remove the ignition switch and fairing cap. SE heavy is thicker than stock. I use that and I think it feels better. Didn't put mine on a jack. Put a little in at a time then pumped it and put a little more in till I had it all in.
the OP rides a RKC mate. So he has gotta pull his nacelle off.
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Flame Blue / Pewter Pearl. HDI spec - ABS and Security etc. ABS disabled (its rubbish).
S&S 124 hot set up kit w S&S 640 gear driven cams / SE 58mm TB and injectors / SEST / Feuling pump and plate / V&H Power Duals / V&H Basic Slip Ons. 12.25 @108mph with screen n bags on.
Secret Weapon - Escort 9500ci
Changing front fork oil
