'97 Fork Seal and Oil change???

delux2769 · 01-11-2008

I am about to change my front fork seals because they are leaking, and I can't find anywhere that tells me what kind of front fork oil i need

I would like to know what kind of front fork oil my '97 EX500 uses and about how much i need to put in it.... Thx

and also any suggestions will be appreciated...THX

NCDave · 01-11-2008

I don't know about amount, but the service guys at your local should should be able to tell you, or a good service manual. As for type, they do make fork oil and probably a 10 weight will work. that's what I put in my vulcan. again, probably the service guys would be best to recommend.

Maybe someone on here has better specifics for you.

WeBeToyz · 01-11-2008

Your repair manual does. If it doesn't, I wouldn't replace your fork seals according to its directions...

delux2769 · 01-11-2008

thx, i just returned from the shop...they suggested 20w fork oil, but thx for the info .... i guess i didn't look hard enough in my service manual, lol

thx

aftermath4788 · 01-11-2008

That bike probably has motor oil in it from factory, mine did as well and I put new seals in it and put fork oil in it instead and it didnt make that much of a difference but the ride was a bit smoother than before. You could get away with using either or as long as it is the proper weight

delux2769 · 01-13-2008

elr658 · 01-14-2008

I just pick up a bottle of Screaming Eagle Heavy off my bench....
Actually my 750F DOES have Sportster seals......

I work in an HD shop.

01-11-2008	#1 (permalink)
delux2769 '97 Ninja EX500 Rider Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glenpool, Oklahoma Posts: 9	'97 Fork Seal and Oil change??? I am about to change my front fork seals because they are leaking, and I can't find anywhere that tells me what kind of front fork oil i need I would like to know what kind of front fork oil my '97 EX500 uses and about how much i need to put in it.... Thx and also any suggestions will be appreciated...THX

01-11-2008	#2 (permalink)
NCDave 12 yrs old at heart! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 7,823	I don't know about amount, but the service guys at your local should should be able to tell you, or a good service manual. As for type, they do make fork oil and probably a 10 weight will work. that's what I put in my vulcan. again, probably the service guys would be best to recommend. Maybe someone on here has better specifics for you. __________________ Ol' Panhead Member of Bonnie's Hot MotoGuzzi Club http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

01-11-2008	#3 (permalink)
WeBeToyz Make Mine Pure BHP Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 918	Your repair manual does. If it doesn't, I wouldn't replace your fork seals according to its directions... __________________ Bryan '94 ZX-7 '06 Dragon Run

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elr658 Motorcycling's Dr. House BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 3,342	I just pick up a bottle of Screaming Eagle Heavy off my bench.... Actually my 750F DOES have Sportster seals...... I work in an HD shop. __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1979 Honda CB750/1123FZ www.myspace.com/79cb750f

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01-11-2008	#4 (permalink)
delux2769 '97 Ninja EX500 Rider Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glenpool, Oklahoma Posts: 9	thx, i just returned from the shop...they suggested 20w fork oil, but thx for the info .... i guess i didn't look hard enough in my service manual, lol thx

01-11-2008	#5 (permalink)
aftermath4788 zx-11/250r BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,130	That bike probably has motor oil in it from factory, mine did as well and I put new seals in it and put fork oil in it instead and it didnt make that much of a difference but the ride was a bit smoother than before. You could get away with using either or as long as it is the proper weight

01-13-2008	#6 (permalink)
delux2769 '97 Ninja EX500 Rider Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glenpool, Oklahoma Posts: 9	thx

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