With the fork spring removed, lower the stanchion and add oil to 120mm from the top of the stanchion.
SOURCE: Front fork oil capacity
Hi Lukepentcof.
its 350cc or 11.8 ounces in the Clyma book, but that's for a 1986 onwards model. you can vary the amount you use to suit your style of riding anyways. I doubt it would be that far from the mark.
regards
robotek
SOURCE: how do i dismantle front forks to replace the oil seals
You just needed to.... remove front wheel, support bike on something, undo retaining bolts on forks, tap out fork legs from the top, using a soft mallet. Take out fork seals with a seal pick, (halfords) Replace old seal with new seals, in reverse order) sliding over the fork leg, tapping into place. Then put replace forks etc in reverse order (from dissassembly). Hope this helps
SOURCE: Ohlins spring Inserts, Front Forks - BMW F800GS
you are right in the removal and replacement of the springs, my tip so you dont have to change the oil is when you are removing the springs nip your fingers on 1 section of the spring and turn the spring in your fingers like you are unscrewing a bolt.any oil loss will be neglible. oil is 270mls per leg if you want to change it.
SOURCE: how much 5w oil goes into each fork?
Using 5w oil with stock springs, your oil level should be about 100mm from the top with the fork fully compressed, damper rod pushed all the way down, and the spring out. I hope this helps and good luck. Please vote and leave a message.
SOURCE: fork oil
Hi
268cc of 10w/20 in each leg
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