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ARCHIVE_MachIV
Guest
Forks.......
how much oil?
Anyone w/a manual?
how much oil?
Anyone w/a manual?
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ARCHIVE_Harriminator
Guest
Manual of the 9 tells:
SAE 10W20
capacity: 276 +-2.5 mL
(approx. 235 mL at oil change)
oil level: 170+-2mm (fully compressed)
okay...?
SAE 10W20
capacity: 276 +-2.5 mL
(approx. 235 mL at oil change)
oil level: 170+-2mm (fully compressed)
okay...?
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ARCHIVE_MachIV
Guest
Thanks, I use tranny fluid in my forks.
(where`s the smiley eating popcorn)?
(where`s the smiley eating popcorn)?
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ARCHIVE_SnakeDoctor
Guest
Then why did you ask MachIV?
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ARCHIVE_MachIV
Guest
Duh,I needed to know how much 
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ARCHIVE_SnakeDoctor
Guest
why do you use tranny fluid if you said oil?
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ARCHIVE_MachIV
Guest
SnakeDoctor said:
Because it`s reffered to as fork oil,what are ya f`king w/me?
Besides if I said tranny fluid you guys wouldn`t know what I was talking`bout.
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ARCHIVE_SnakeDoctor
Guest
parts
Sorry man, didn't mean to tweak you out, I was just wondering. I think most of us would know what tranny oil is anyway and most of the guys here or at least I would have thought you had all that info yourself. I thought you were f'king with us. Don't sweat it, be cool
Sorry man, didn't mean to tweak you out, I was just wondering. I think most of us would know what tranny oil is anyway and most of the guys here or at least I would have thought you had all that info yourself. I thought you were f'king with us. Don't sweat it, be cool
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ARCHIVE_MachIV
Guest
Re: parts
No worries,hence the..
I figure you guys know what trans fluid is but if I said tranny fluid
for the forks soeone would`ve said WTF?
I don`t have a manual for it yet.
SnakeDoctor said:Sorry man, didn't mean to tweak you out, I was just wondering. I think most of us would know what tranny oil is anyway and most of the guys here or at least I would have thought you had all that info yourself. I thought you were f'king with us. Don't sweat it, be cool
No worries,hence the..
I figure you guys know what trans fluid is but if I said tranny fluid
for the forks soeone would`ve said WTF?
I don`t have a manual for it yet.
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ARCHIVE_Rocket
Guest
Just to clarify Harriminators figures, the “170+-2mm (fully compressed)” is without the spring.
And for others interested, my dealer suggested that '10W' fork oil was the best equivalent for SAE 10W20 and most appropriate for the ZL1K (I assume the ZL9 would be very similar in not the same). When I replaced the seals in mine I used '10W Fork Oil' and found it to be an excellent grade (in my limited experience). I've never bottomed out, and some of our roads are rough, and typically I use most of the travel available. The rear shocks will be my next project, and then service and adjust the swingarm bearings.
And for others interested, my dealer suggested that '10W' fork oil was the best equivalent for SAE 10W20 and most appropriate for the ZL1K (I assume the ZL9 would be very similar in not the same). When I replaced the seals in mine I used '10W Fork Oil' and found it to be an excellent grade (in my limited experience). I've never bottomed out, and some of our roads are rough, and typically I use most of the travel available. The rear shocks will be my next project, and then service and adjust the swingarm bearings.
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ARCHIVE_fastfatcow
Guest
i was told that the closest equivalent to actual FORK oil would be a 50/50 mix of 10w30 and trans fluid. i have used this mix for years in several bikes including the zl1k. never had any problems still have the zl and oil/seals were changed 2 years ago.
zette
Active Member
I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I enjoyed the albums, you all have such nice rides. This is my first forum so excuse the clumsiness. I have a 96ZL600 w/1,400mi that my husband bought for me and have been loving it. Riding the canyons Sunday 
and can hardly wait.
and can hardly wait.
zlMark
Cult Leader
Welcome zette!
Thanks for the introduction. Riding in the canyons? Wish i could be there too! Enjoy the ride and have a safe trip. Take some pics and tell us about your adventure. if you need any help with posting pics in the gallery or the forum just ask!
Thanks for the introduction. Riding in the canyons? Wish i could be there too! Enjoy the ride and have a safe trip. Take some pics and tell us about your adventure. if you need any help with posting pics in the gallery or the forum just ask!
panther
Well-Known Member
Welcome Zette. I assume hubby has a ride, it's ok to mention even if it's not a ZL. 
Just had a look at your gallery, nice bike.
We'll forgive the jacket as i've never seen one with zl emblazoned across it... :groupcheers:
Stormy
Senior Member
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Welcome, Zette.
I hope we'll hear more from you in the future, don't be shy, jump in on any conversation/thread, anytime.
If you've got a problem with your bike or you need a question answered, we will do our best to help you out, theres a lot of ZL expertise here.
Cheer's, Mick.
I hope we'll hear more from you in the future, don't be shy, jump in on any conversation/thread, anytime.
If you've got a problem with your bike or you need a question answered, we will do our best to help you out, theres a lot of ZL expertise here.
Cheer's, Mick.
Welcome zette.
The ZL600's are a great bike. enjoy your ride.
The ZL600's are a great bike. enjoy your ride.
WELCOME ZETTE ! " NICE BIKE ! " zl's, no matter what engine size, are the best ! enjoy riding in those canyons, & be safe ! i used to spend my summers out your way, & enjoyed riding those canyons also !! CHRIS[/b]
" NICE BIKE ! " zl's, no matter what engine size, are the best ! enjoy riding in those canyons, & be safe ! i used to spend my summers out your way, & enjoyed riding those canyons also !! CHRIS[/b]
