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Fork oil quantity

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by 1chewey1, Mar 29, 2007.

  1. 1chewey1

    1chewey1 New Member

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    Hey guys I am doing my fork seals and dont have a book or the xjcd. I justneed to know the fork oil amount in cc's or level it should be . The bike is a 82 650 seca. Any help from some one with a manual would be great.
     
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    ratrider New Member

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    I have a Yamaha service manual for the XJ 750 K Maxim. The indication is 278 cc (9.8 Imp oz), recommended oil: Yamaha Fork Oil 20 wt or SAE 10W30 type SE motor oil.

    I HAVE NO IDEA IF THE FORKS ARE THE SAME ON YOUR 650 seca, so you should check that out.

    Cheers

    PS. Standard air pressure= 5.7 PSI; Max= 17 PSI; MIN=5.7. (The standard and min are the same). The difference between tubes should not exceed 1.4 PSI.
     
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    The 650 Seca manual specifies 236 +/- 4cc of Yamaha 10 wt fork oil. 8 oz is close enough, so a pint bottle will do the trick if you don't slop any.

    Oil level is 400mm with the spring removed and fork compressed.
     
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    Ok thanks guys
     
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    The recommended 10W Fork Oil might not be the best choice for you.

    How you ride, where you ride -- and, "How much there is of you -- ridin' " ... may be a reason to try a lighter or heavier oil.
     
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    Yeah I am going with the 15w
     
    1chewey1, Mar 30, 2007
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