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[monahanwb@yahoo.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., chriswanks@y... wrote:

> what is the fork oil quanity and level on a 93 KLR ?

Some guys will measure a certain distance from the top. I just drain them good and put in 400 ml (cc) each side.

[Ted Palmer]

chriswanks@... wrote:

> what is the fork oil quanity and level on a 93 KLR ?

Going by the height would be more accurate.

>From the book:

190mm +/-2mm When changing oil: 365 mL After disassembly and completely dry: 420 +/-4 mL Mister_T Melbourne Australia

[J. Sherlock]

>170mm from the top of the collapsed fork leg, springs removed is a good ballpark setting.

He actually means 6.69292 inches in English. But round it out to 6.7 inches or you'll drive yourself crazy trying to measure all the little numbers. One little trick I did, was get one of those graduated funnel shaped pouring cups, and once I found the sweet amount equaling the distance, I marked it with permanent ink. So next time I service my forks, I just pour the fluid up to the mark, then add it into the fork. Saves time and aggravation of reading them darn little lines on my stainless scales. jim_ama585601 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[J. Sherlock]

Milt, Your KLR forks should have around 425cc's of fluid in each fork, which converts to almost 14.5 ounces, or 1/4 of the way between 7/8ths of a pint and one pint. Hope this helps. Jim Sherlock

----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Jim Sherlock" Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 7:06 PM Subject: Re: Fork Oil > Jim: > Thanks, I appreciate it. > Milt > > OK. I'll have to check my graduated cup tomorrow and let you know. > > > > Jim Sherlock > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > > To: "Jim Sherlock" > > Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 12:01 PM > > Subject: Re: Fork Oil > > > > > > > Jim: > > > Thanks for your reply. What I was looking for was the amount, not the > > distance > > > from the top, which was reported in your post. As I recall, you said you > > had > > > figured the correct amount and marked it on a graduaded beaker. That's > > the > > > number I need (ounces or ccs). > > > Thanks, > > > Milt Rudy > > > > 6.7 inches with the leg fully compressed. You will need two bottles, I > > > > believe to get both fork legs even. > > > > > > > > Jim Sherlock > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: > > > > To: "J. Sherlock" > > > > Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 9:58 AM > > > > Subject: Re: Fork Oil > > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm planning on changing my fork oil and putting in PS springs this > > > > > weekend. Wanna share what the correct amount was? > > > > > Milt Rudy > > > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "J. Sherlock" > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > >170mm from the top of the collapsed fork leg, springs removed is a > > > > > good ballpark setting. > > > > > > > > > > > He actually means 6.69292 inches in English. But round it out to > > > > > 6.7 inches or you'll drive yourself crazy trying to measure all the > > > > > little numbers. One little trick I did, was get one of those > > > > > graduated funnel shaped pouring cups, and once I found the sweet > > > > > amount equaling the distance, I marked it with permanent ink. So next > > > > > time I service my forks, I just pour the fluid up to the mark, then > > > > > add it into the fork. Saves time and aggravation of reading them darn > > > > > little lines on my stainless scales. > > > > > > > > > > > > jim_ama585601 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

[W.V. Doran]

This site will do the conversions for you... http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/conversions.html WVD --- "J. Sherlock" wrote:

> Milt,

Your KLR forks should have around 425cc's of fluid

> in each fork, which > converts to almost 14.5 ounces, or 1/4 of the way > between 7/8ths of a pint > and one pint. Hope this helps. > > Jim Sherlock > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: > > > To: "Jim Sherlock" > > > Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 12:01 PM > > > Subject: Re: Fork Oil > > > > Jim: > > > > Thanks for your reply. What I was looking for > was the amount, not the > > > distance > > > > from the top, which was reported in your post. > As I recall, you said > you > > > had > > > > figured the correct amount and marked it on a > graduaded beaker.

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[Guest]

My service manual says 170 mm and the suplement says 190 mm. What do you suggest for the level of the fork oil?

[Allan Patton]

In my opinion, it's better to leave the level at the low end of the range. The higher level will make more air pressure on compression of the forks and increase the possibility of oil being forced past the fork seals. After hanging the forks up-side down to drain, I put in 390cc of fork oil. That was about 190mm. Allan A14 http://klr6500.tripod.com/forkoil.htm

----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 11:40 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] fork oil > My service manual says 170 mm and the suplement says 190 > mm. What do you suggest for the level of the fork oil? > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[Devon Jarvis]

It depends on how bad your forks bottom. You can raise the oil level in 10mm increments until the bottoming is reduced somewhat. I've had it up to 150mm, which lasted for 3,000mi or so until one of the original fork seals failed. Changing fork seals isn't such a big deal, and I also don't think that a fresh seal would have trouble with a bit more air pressure in the fork. Mine had already had 7,000mi or so of pretty rough service before I raised the oil level. 160mm seems to be pretty safe, and it's also what Racetech recommends. Devon A15 "klr650ing " wrote:

> My service manual says 170 mm and the suplement says 190 > mm. What do you suggest for the level of the fork oil?

[Chris]

I went with the 190 on my KLR 2001, with 15w oil. I like the change. -----Original Message----- From: klr650ing [mailto:klr650ing@...] Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 11:40 AM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] fork oil My service manual says 170 mm and the suplement says 190 mm. What do you suggest for the level of the fork oil? List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 1/27/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 1/27/2003

[kdxkawboy@aol.com]

The level is more a matter of personal preference than anything else. The level of the oil mostly effects the last few inches of travel. If it feels like the forks are bottoming to easy on the big hits try raising the level of the oil. If overall dampening feels to soft try increasing the weight of the oil. Best way I know to figure it out is to experiment. Find a riding area that gives the suspension a good workout and start experimenting. As long as you methodically work from one extreme to another you will figure out what is right because when you hit the right setting it will feel, well just right. If prefer to ride at a relaxed pace you will find the softer, or plusher settings will feel right. As your riding gains a bit more spirit you'll find the firmer settings (more oil, heavier oil weights) feel better. BTW, anyone that wants to get into fork tuning will find the Motion Pro oil level tool to be indispensable. If you haven;t seen one its basically a big hypodermic needle rigged up so you can exactly set the oil level by suctioning out the excess that is above the set level. Pat Schmid G'ville, NV In a message dated 2003-02-15 9:41:46 AM Pacific Standard Time, klr650ing@... writes:

> > My service manual says 170 mm and the suplement says 190 > mm. What do you suggest for the level of the fork oil? > >

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