tons
XS650 Enthusiast
Hey im a new motorcycle owner and I have a question I have a an xs650 and the front has been lowered 3.5 inches how do I check the fluid level in the front forks and how do I know how much to add any help is appreciated.
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tons
XS650 Enthusiast
I know how to add just dont know how to tell how much
thanks
thanks
roadcall
XS650 Addict
In my "B" manual, it says it takes 5.2 oz. 155cc. and the oil it takes is 10w30.
The only way to know, is to drain it completely and refill.
The only way to know, is to drain it completely and refill.
tons
XS650 Enthusiast
how full do you fill them?? All the way to the top i know you said 5.2oz but is that on a stock fork?? what about one that is shortened by 3.5 inches??
Found this thread in the Topics section under the heading 'Suspension'. Might give ya a clue.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3463
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3463
tons
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks for the info looks like i have some reading and trial and error
uknowme2goog
XS650,1980, Bobber
The Clymer book, 1980 XS650 section, front fork explains to use 5.7oz or 169cc of SAE 10 motor oil. However, from what i have read in the forum, most people use about 7oz in each fork leg. I see that some people use fork oil or 10W30 motor oil. I dont know if it will make a differance. I have stock forks and used 10W30 conventional motor oil, 7 oz, in each front fork and i have no problems.
