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no oil on forks?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by secaman, Mar 21, 2006.

  1. secaman

    secaman Member

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    well my forks were leaking

    but i think they almost out of oil now,

    what would be the problem with riding like this?

    or can i put thicker oil for a while until i fix it?

    it is my only ride now and i need it!!
     
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    You should not ride without the fork oil in. This is what controls the speed which your forks go in and out. I would imagine the bike would be quite unrideable with no oil. Using a heavier weight oil will increase the dampening power. Both situations may lead to an unstable ride, and ultimately a crash. Just pick up some 20 wt. at the local bike shop, it should be in stock.
     
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    hmm ok :roll:

    is there a way to put it in

    without taking off the forks??
     
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    Yes, simply pop the tops off of the tubes with them still clamped into the tree and and the requisite amount of oil with the springs removed. This should be a measurement like 200mm below the tube top. If your book doesn't show this measurement (and mine doesn't), I'm sorry, you'll have to wing it. I'm greatly concerned that your oil is contaminating your brakes Secaman. Get those seals replaced pronto!!
     
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    yep but it ia my only ride at the moment!

    my other dual pupose bike is about ready

    so soon i will be able to do it!

    also my sidecar rig os not workin. ;(
     

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