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Author Message   02m2 Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 11:03 pm:        anybody know the fork oil level for 03 xb9r   Blake Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 10:55 am:        4.6" (118mm) from top of tube. Be sure to have thoroughly cycled fluid through damper before (compress fork and slowly pump the damper rod 15 times or so) before finalizing oil level.   02m2 Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 04:09 pm:        thanks Blake!   Jackbequick Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 07:14 pm:        And here is a link to a post with my home made fork oil level gage. With that and a MityVac or similar suction source, setting the level is a no-brainer if it can be used the same with the cartridge forks as it is with the damper rod type: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show. cgi?tpc=348043&post=1131951#POST1131951 Jack Blake fix link (Message edited by blake on May 06, 2008)   Jayvee Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 12:42 am:        link not working   Jackbequick Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 09:37 am:        Here is the post from the other thread again: My home made fork oil level gage and a MityVac vacuum tool. In installing a Race-Tech Gold Valve Emulators and springs kit in my '97 Dyna FXD, the procedure sheet called for measuring the height of the installed fluid to set the level instead of measuring the volume of the fluid. I got a 24" or so 3/16" steel brake line from the auto parts store and cut it in half. I filed the cut off end square and smooth and deburred the inside of it. The yellow tube is silicone chain saw fuel line tubing (1/4" I.D.). I slipped a piece on and set it so that from the bottom of the fuel line to the end of the metal tube is the height needed (160mm). I fixed it in place with a small cable tie. Put another cable tie on the upper piece of tubing too to prevent suction leaks. Level is set with emulators in, springs out, and tube collapsed or lower full up. I did this with the tubes and lowers fully assembled and mounted in the triple trees, the lower was held full upward with a bungee cord. I added fluid (13 ounces of BelRay 15W fork oil). Then I held the gage with the bottom of the fuel line even with the top of the fork tube and fired up the MityVac. It pulled about 2 ounces out and I quit when I heard the slurpee noise. Always check to see if you put the drain screws in before you put fork oil in. Unless you want to waterproof your shoes with fork oil. Jack   Mr_gto Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 01:53 am:        Anybody know the measurements for a 05 fork? Is it the same?

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