Fork - Check The Oil Level In The Stanchion - Malaguti SPIDER MAX RS 500 Service Manual

FORK
CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN THE STANCHION
• In there case if the "limit switch" of the front fork or irregular noise, check the oil
level inside the fork stems by removing the stems, as shown in the picture, and
follow the instructions at page 63.
• Bring to the limit (downwards) the leg, keeping it in perfect vertical position.
• Using a meter or the stick of a gauge, check the proper oil level, which should be at
mm 123 from the upper edge of the leg.
• If necessary, top up with oil: Q8 FORK OIL
FRONT FORK OIL REPLACEMENT
• Place a suitable container under the stanchion and remove the screw (V).
• Allow as much oil as possible to drain out.
• Disassemble the stanchions, as previously described.
• Turn over the stanchion, to let the remaining oil drain out.
The hydraulic oil is corrosive and may cause personal damages.
Do not dispose of spent oil in the environment.
• Refit the drain screw (V).
• Carefully pour the new oil in the leg.Carefully pour the new oil in the leg.
• Check the oil level, as previously described.
• Refit the components of the legs and the legs themselves on the motorcycle.
Quantity per leg 385 cc.
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