KLR650 C - Fork oil level?
 

Hi All,

I recently bought a 2003 Kawasaki KLR650 C model - 41 mm forks. I have rebuilt the forks but cannot find any information on how far from the top (forks fully collapsed) to fill them. I did drain out 430ml or so from each side - but I cannot say for sure that this was the correct quantity in the first case. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

On an aside note, I was initially unaware of the difference between the A and the C model and bought "progressive springs" from the USA. They are a slightly narrower diameter than what came out of my bike - reflecting the smaller diameter forks used on the USA's A model. I wonder is it okay to use them on my C model with the 41mm forks - personally I cannot see why not but would like to hear other opinions.

Many thanks!

I run my "C" with oil level about 165mm from top and this seems fine (this was the same value as the official manual gives for the Tengai (B model) which also uses 41mm forks ). Seems to work well with this level.

Can't comment with any expertise on the different diameter springs- in your position I would probably just fit them and see.

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Thanks! Will give that a gobier

Fork Oil capacity
 

Im interested in this thread - as I have just stripped down my forks on C model.

When you say measure 165 mm from the top of the forks and the forks are fully collapsed do you mean just with off the centre stand, or full weight on them? Did you measure with or without the large spring/spacer in the top of the forks?

Thanks

Vinny

I think you misunderstand. To set oil level in forks you first support the bike and remove the front wheel. You then remove the springs, and with the bottom (sliding) part of the fork pushed fully up pour in oil until the level is 165mm down from the top of the fork chrome tube. After that you refit the springs.

Simplest way to measure the 165mm is to make yourself a dip stick with a mark that far down. Hope this is clearer and helps

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