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FRONT FORK

FORK OIL CHANGE
Replace fork oil:
At every 20,000 mile (32,000 km) service interval.
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If fork should be submerged in water.
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NOTE
If fork oil is emulsified, aerated or light brown in color, then it
has been contaminated by water. If this happens, replace the
fork oil seals.
1. Remove, drain and disassemble front forks. Inspect and
assemble parts as described under
NOTE
Use only TYPE E FORK OIL (Part No. HD-99884-80).
2. See Table 1-8. While supporting fork, pour one-half of
the recommended amount of fork oil into fork pipe.
3. See Figure 1-34. Pump damper assembly (3) and leg
slowly about 10 times, using 6.0 in. (150 mm) strokes.
4. Place damper assembly and outer tube in full bottomed
position.
5. Pour remaining amount of recommended fork oil into fork
pipe.
6. Check fork oil level. Maximum and minimum oil levels are
listed in Table 1-8.
a. With front fork fully compressed, clamp vertically in
FRONT FORK HOLDING TOOL (Part No. B-41177).
b. Measure distance from fork oil (4) surface to top of
outer tube (1) using PRO-LEVEL OIL GAUGE (Part
No. B-59000A). See
c. Add or drain fork oil as needed until distance from
top of fork tube to oil surface measures 3.15 in.
(80.0 mm).
NOTE
Left and right forks must contain equal amounts of fork oil.
7. Assemble and install forks. See
2002 Buell X1: Maintenance
2.16 FRONT FORK.
Figure 1-35.
2.16 FRONT FORK.
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1
3
4
1. Outer Tube
2. Adjuster
3. Damper Assembly
4. Fork Oil Level
Figure 1-34. Correct Fork Oil Level
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Figure 1-35. Pro Level Oil Gauge
Table 1-8. Fork Oil
PROPERTY
Fork Oil
Standard Capacity 15.36 ounces
Standard Oil Level
Maximum Oil Level
Minimum Oil Level
1.16
2
Fork Oil Level
SPECIFICATION
TYPE E FORK OIL
(Part No. HD-99884-80)
450 cc
3.15 in. 80 mm
4.333 in. 110 mm
2.36 in. 60 mm
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