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fork oil amount XJ 400 -82

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by armoton, Sep 3, 2012.

  1. armoton

    armoton New Member

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    excuse my bad english :oops:

    is it true that my bike needs 272ccm fork oil on each fork ?
    and how much amount of air should there be? (from the top of the fork till the beginning of the oil) :roll:

    my bike

    http://www.ladda-upp.com/bilder-a/rfwerfewr-42.jpg
     
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    The XJ400 you have was a Japanese model but the FJ600 and XJ 600 of the same year have fork oil capacities of 270ml 10w oil.

    There is a measurement of 149mm "With the springs removed and the forks compressed" according to the Haynes manual. Again, for the XJ600
     
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    then it should be the same forks, thanks for the help :D
     
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    Changed seals yesterday, and poured into the fork oil so that I have an air gap of 149mm, but the forks still feels spongy.
    Either I get the amount of oil with a much smaller air gap and vice versa ..
    Anyone have a clue?

    I got in about 240 ml into each fork with 149mm air gap
    with the springs removed and the forks compressed..
    i use 15w fork oil, should I try to pour more oil?
     
    armoton, Sep 6, 2012
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