Honda VTR1000F Service Manual page 225

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
13-18
Install the stopper ring into the groove in the fork
slider.
Apply fork fluid to a new dust seal lip and install the
dust seal into the fork slider.
Install the fork protector onto the fork slider.
Pour the specified amount of recommended fork flu-
id in the fork tube.
RECOMMENDED FORK FLUID: Fork fluid
FORK FLUID CAPACITY:
448
±
2.S cm 3 (1S.2
±
0.08 US
OZ,
1S.8
±
0.09 Imp oz)
Pump the damper rod several times until the fork
fluid flow out of the oil hole in the rebound damp-
ing adjuster.
Slowly pump the fork tube several times to remove
trapped air.
Compress the fork tube fully.
Measure the oil level from the top of the fork tube.
OIL LEVEL: 130 mm (S.1 in)
OIL LEVEL
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