Bmw fork oil BMW OEM with clips and Washer - You can find here at Max BMW - (Fork Slider Diagram) - Part No. Simple, but messy. I have had good luck installing 10wt oil and increasing the oil volume by 15 or 20 cc per fork leg. Jan 7, 2010 · Without starting the infamous oil war on fork oil. Annie has both a single and a twin F650GS. Maybe 5 cc more. Still not a big deal, but a bit more effort. Jun 12, 2024 · I used the BMW recommended oil weight, whatever that is. S. Any range between 7. Fork Oil Takes approximately 330cc/11. 5 32 40 Number 2 old 7. 5 15 40 Light 5 18 40 Mar 8, 2016 · I've recently changed my fork oil on my ST. 5w fork oil. No leaks, I think mostly because the seals at the top fo the fork legs are protected from road crap and bugs by the fairing. Changing a 1150GS fork seal should be a 30 min. The Haynes manual & the BMW workshop manual both state 520ml of oil, however my local Bahnstormer dealer advised me it is now 550ml. Due to how it is specified, and the lack of superior stiction fighters and some other characteristics, you are much better off with a real fork oil especially a full synthetic. Install the spec'd amount plus 10cc and try it. However if you read the article linked by bmwroadsterca you will come to the conclusion that the viscosity rating printed on the container tells you almost nothing. Jan 25, 2008 · Well thanks to all to date for your input,most helpful. Budget option is Motul Jun 12, 2023 · BMW Motorrad-left fork 480ml air cushion 120mm, right fork 395ml air cushion 110mm, fork oil type 3. 31 42 8 532 723; Fork Oil - BMW first used a 7. The single is a piece of cake to change the fork oil, the twin requires removing the fork tubes. 9 40 Medium 10 35. I don't remember but certainly wasn't overpriced BMW oil at $22. Therefore change capacity as follows [per leg]: Initial Filling --- was 280 cm3 now 250cm3 Oil Change ---- was 265 cm3 now 235cm3 Mar 25, 2006 · The Airheads came from the factory with relatively long travel forks. 5W and 11. no metion of years. Projection of fork tube in fork bridge top with cap is 9mm. R50/5 - R100RS Tests reveal higher oil levels hinder total length of travel on depression. 5 wt fork oil. 5W which they recommend for this fork. Step-0) put bike on center stand. Sep 14, 2023 · Fork oil BMW W cSt °C Number 2 new 11. What is supposed to be in the forks. Mar 23, 2008 · My Clymer's is Third Edition, Second Printing May, 2004. I suppose my compulsion to change the fork oil comes from a lifetime of American,Japanese and British bike maintenance rituals and this GS being my first Beemer i just assumed a fork oil change to be standard procedure after say 40k and severe use,maybe not is what I,m hearing!!. This changes the air gap from 120mm to 105mm (which is what i now have with the new volume in there). 31 001 77 (103BR) - BMW AG New oil capacity in each leg. Actually, the original /5 manual specified some hydraulic fluids like Shell Aero 3000 (IIRC). Even a little bit of oil will make a mess and appear like a big leak. Front left just above the oil pan gasket: 03 846595 and below that EBM 098042 A2" This is the VIN # Sep 6, 2015 · For a /6 the distance from the top of the fork tube to the oil level is 437mm as measured from the top of the fork tube. Their OEM Fork Oil changed and now is 11. SCBuckeye New member. Step-1) Remove the cable clip which is around the top of the fork leg. Oct 4, 2011 · 1984 BMW ID Numbers Right side by steering head: BMW R80/7 10R ÔÇô 010301 Lower right frame tube: WB1044805E6173644 The VIN on the bike matches the title, which shows as a 1984 BMW. 485 ml recommended per fork leg. 5W as OEM in 2016. 5wt BMW fork oil. 9 40 FORK OIL FACTORY LINE Very Light 2. Mar 25, 2006 · The Airheads came from the factory with relatively long travel forks. Feb 28, 2008 · The book says 7. 5 33. Dec 8, 2015 · That model is since 2008-09 called the G650GS (now out of production). On a Telelever, oil is not under pressure, so it will not spray out when the seal is bad. The advantage of this method is tha tthe measurement will be exact and repeatable. I my be wrong, but the fluid is in there only to lubricate the slider portion of the fork legs. Nov 27, 2005 · Home Forums Home > Bikes > GSpot (BMW) > GS Boxers > 2015 R1200GS fork oil viscosity and capacity Discussion in ' GS Boxers ' started by DELTATANGO , Aug 7, 2023 . Bout $30 in parts including a quart of BMW fork oil. Mar 25, 2013 #3 Bel-Ray Mar 23, 2008 · thanks for all your help guys. Therefore change capacity as follows [per leg]: Initial Filling --- was 280 cm3 now 250cm3 Oil Change ---- was 265 cm3 now 235cm3 BMW fork oil, the old original red fork oil, was, at least in the USA, a USA military-specified hydraulic oil; the mil-spec was MIL-5606. (17. May 27, 2009 · Document no. chore the first time, and maybe only 15 minutes the second time. Cap torque 20Nm, fork bridge top 19Nm, axle holder 19Nm, fork bridge bottom 19Nm. May 15, 2013 · If the oil does not come out, often the case due to junk in the bottom, remove the nut on the other side, but only after you either block the wheel to keep it from falling, or have a friend hold it. 7 40 Motul FORK OIL EXPERT Light 5 17. When I replaced the oil in my forks, I found the quantity as per the Haynes manual was too low, and I had to do the 'centimeters from the top with forks fully extended' test, which caused me to add I think another 30 cl to each fork, to get to the end result which I quite like. That is not a normal zip-tie, don't cut it. The fork assembly will fall down with the wheel and oil will gush out making a mess, so use something to catch both sides. 9 40 Medium Heavy 15 57. Chapter Fourteen Supplement covers 1990-Later, K75-K1100 Models. Mar 15, 2009 · My 94 R1100RS has 140k on it, still on the original fork seals and oil. 043 Inches) You will need at least 2 feet of brass tubing. I changed the fork oil in her single a few weeks ago. 2oz for all K75 but the S, and approximately 280cc/9. This is a somewhat cumbersome service, it pays to have a funnel with an 8" length of 1/16th diameter tube or a flavor injector type syringe. oh, by the way, my Clymer 3rd edition 2nd printing may 2004 states;front fork oil, k75 models, standard 320-330cc, sport 270-790cc. mostly thanks for sharing your knowledge with us newer folks. Table 9, Front Fork Oil Type and Quantity, page 615, shows the following: Oct 12, 2007 · Remember that the fact that you have seen oil on the fork does not mean that all of it is gone. 1 40 Heavy 20 77. 47oz for the S. 00/Liter . Mar 25, 2013 · Me, I used BMW's 7. And BMW specs generally 7. I like less dive and less compliant fork movement. 5W should be fine. Then add 5cc more. don't have the VIN # with me at this time. The /5 forks have a lot of dive in them, so you might also try some 10wt oil as well. Apr 29, 2022 · If you buy "genuine" BMW fork oil from a dealer, then I guess you could assume that the viscosity is correct (as far as BMW are concerned) for your ST. hhlw finctu nozsc rplpm vpbafe ddax rrakdw wlhgt sfpwq unaz kjjsn sutfc utagkdh mmden fyyxjd