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Jun 14, 2009 | 09:38 PM

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jacked600

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Originally Posted by Zach

How much Honda ATF in each forks? Would A Quart Be Enough?

actually did my fork seals today,

left fork, 371ml
right fork 361ml

it was about a 3.0 hr job, took my time, had some beers, bike feels absolutely amazing now that they aren't leaking and all squishy

-Lee

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Jun 20, 2009 | 12:55 PM

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Zach

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What About How Much Air Pressure In Them? Same On Both Sides? Says On My Gas Tank 0-6psi The Bike Will Be Street/Strip..

Jun 21, 2009 | 07:35 AM

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retired motoman

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good job, i no little about this 6 psi in the legs to ? ive just had mine done and have no idea if the dealer did that .

Jun 21, 2009 | 12:44 PM

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Billistic

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I used 7W Bel Ray fork oil. If you are going to put air in the forks then use a bike pump so you don't blow the seals.

Jun 22, 2009 | 03:15 AM

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retired motoman

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so is it 6psi or anywhere between 0 to 6 , is there a sweet spot?
yes good idea with the bike pump, and ill use a good gauge .

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