What kind of oil goes in Harley Forks?

What kind of oil goes in Harley Forks?

Spectro Performance Oils R. HDFOE Heavy Duty Fork Oil (Type E SAE 20, 1 Quart)

How often should I change fork oil?

The oil in your fork loses lubricity, gets dirty, and should be changed every 10,000 miles or once a year.

How much does it cost to change fork oil?

Fork overhaul Parts are around $100 if you replace all the seals and bushings and bolts and washers etc. Add another $20 or so for fork oil.

What happens if your forks run out of oil?

The longer your fork seals leak, the more oil that drips onto your front wheel below. The fork oil will also begin leaking onto your front brake pads and calipers. When your brakes become too lubricated, their ability to stop your front wheel when you clamp down on your brakes is practically non-existent.

How often do fork seals need replacing?

Fork seals should be replaced after 40 hours of riding or two years if you don’t ride very often. Even if you regularly clean the seals, they wear out eventually and leak no matter what you do to keep a tight seal.

Should I replace both fork seals?

Fork seals fail mostly because either the seal or lower fork tube gets damaged, not because of age. However, if you don’t know for a fact what the oil level in both sides is, you should change the oil in both when you have one apart so they’ll match up.

How do you know when to replace fork seals?

Once both the forks are clean, take your bike out for a quick spin. If you notice oil or grime around the forks at the end of your ride, there’s a good chance that the fork seals need to be replaced. To prevent any further damage, you should get the seals replaced.

How much does it cost to have fork seals replaced?

Approximate Total Cost: $50 – $200 + 3-6 Hours of work If your relatively handy and feel up to the task of replacing your own fork seals than this is what you would be looking to spend in both time and parts cost.

Which way do fork seals go in?

The critical direction is the wiper lips on the inside, the square edge needs to face the oil, the tapered edge faces away. You can install the seal either way, but if it is upside down you’ll leak oil.

When should fork bushings be replaced?

the bushings if they are hard to come out will have the coating come off them, the black stuff. If that is peeled at all, time to replace. now if you have been running with a leaking fork seal, you could have lost enough fluid in the outer chamber to no lubricate these bushings.