tire questions

[phibene]

Someone help me out please. I drained my forks yesterday because they had almost no compression in them. A friend rode the bike and he guessed I didn't have any oil in them. Well I did and when I measured it after it poured out I came up with at least 500ml My question is how would all that extra oil fit in there if the book says 355ml for changing the fork oil and somewhere around 420ml for totally disassembled and dry forks. This is a C model, but I don't believe the forks are any different and I called the dealer service folks and they gave me the 420ml figure, but I'm not convinced they knew what they were talking about. These forks don't have the air fittings on the top plugs. Am I missing something? Since there are no air fittings to add air pressure is it possible that you would add more oil? Any help would be greatly appreciated. TIA, Phillip

[Norm Keller]

355 ml for each side. Keep in mind that it is important that the oil le level is exactly equal for both sides. For this reason I prefer to use a fork level gauge rather than to measure and pour in the oil. Some difference from specification of oil level can be used to tailor the dampening of the front forks but this is best left for a more advanced treatment of the subject. If you can use a fork oil level gauge, the oil height should be between 188 and 192 mm (7.4 and 7.56 inches) from the top edge of the shock inner tube. Depending on your weight, you may be happier with automatic transmission fluid which is equivalent to an SAE 15 weight oil rather than the stock 10 weight. I'm not familiar with the "C" model and it is possible that a higher oil level is recommended or that the internal volume of the shock is greater on the "C" model. HIH Norm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Randall Marbach]

Norm wrote:

>355 ml for each side. Keep in mind that it is important that the oil le level is exactly equal for both sides. For this reason I prefer to use a fork level >gauge rather than to measure and pour in the oil.

Hummm... another good use for 12oz. beer cans.... 355ml IIRC. HTH Randy from Burbank ____________________________________________________________________________________Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php

[fasteddiecopeman]

Matt:

> > Hello everyone. I have some questions regarding tire changing. > First of all, my stock rear Dunlop is almost toasted, but the front > still looks fine. I have decided to go with Kenda K270's, but was > wondering if anyone has run a 270 rear with a stock front. How did > that work for you???

I did till my stock front wore out. Had two REALLY interesting experiences when the OEM front 'washed out' in a corner, but luckily I saved it. Guy behind said it was 'worth the price of admission' riding behind and watching me go ... all assh*le and elbows...! MUCH better when I installed the front K270.

> Next, I have noticed that while price shopping for K270's, there > seems to be different choices for both front and rear, with big price > differences (well not that big, but a difference). What do these > differences mean???

I run 5.10x17 and 3.25x21 on my KLR.

> Finally, this will be my first time doing this (I have assisted > before, but never alone) and need to buy all the necessary tools. > Are there any suggestions?????? There seems to be a wide variety of > tools out there. My main concen is price. Yes, I am a cheap SOB > (three kids all under age 5, so I guess I'm just happy to have a bike > at all!!!!)

Get 3 irons, the longer the better for the shop, and I carry 2 shorter ones on the bike.

> What about tire balancers?? I was looking at the Marc Parnes static > wheel balancer. Has anyone tried it?? Or is there something similar > that is less expensive?? I have jack stands, so I don't really need > the whole set up (or do I??)

Made several pieces of pipe with a 'notch' in the end, same lengths, welded to a base, long enough to hold either tire by the axle, and wide enough between for rear, then front. I use stick on car weights, 1/4 or 1/2 oz and tape over 'em with shiny aluminum tape.

> Any suggestions you guys have would be appreciated, as always.

Oh yah, and wear gloves for WHEN you get whacked by a tire iron...!

> > Thanks, > Matt B > 06 GREEN > Antioch, IL >