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Honda ST1300 Section => Suspension ST1300 => Topic started by: redrider on June 03, 2013, 08:44:05 PM

Title: fork oil
Post by: redrider on June 03, 2013, 08:44:05 PM

Hi fellas . what is the best solution to use to flush the old oil from the forks ? thanks Brian

Title: Re: fork oil
Post by: Yorkie on June 03, 2013, 09:44:40 PM

I have done mine on the 1100 this weekend, the old stuff looked as though it was from the sump, I used a bit of new oil, still had plenty left from 1 litre can.

Title: Re: fork oil
Post by: Abe on June 04, 2013, 06:02:06 AM

I used petrol.
Drain forks overnight. (Forks removed from bike)
Poured petrol in (about 200ml) with spring inside
Hand over top and shake, repeat if necessary.
Petrol residue will evaporate, leaving nice and clean.
Do in a well ventilated area, of course.

Hope this helps
Cheers
Dave

Title: Re: fork oil
Post by: redrider on June 05, 2013, 07:56:44 PM

would petrol damage the oil seal from inside