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[PeteF]

Now, I don't have an EFI but surely removing the screw at the base of the slider will allow the oil out?

[Tim NZ]

An Oil drain screw? Well I never; what an amazing new idea! Who would have thought about adding an oil-drain to the slider?


RE didnt...

[jefrs]

PeteF, yes a drain would be a bloody good idea but for some unknown reason the latest "straight" forks have a wee hole up the bottom of the leg but I cannot find any bolt up there. The Workshop Manual, which is only to 2010, does not cover the new forks. If there is a bolt up that hole, which I cannot see, then is seems it is there to secure the damper inside the leg, not a drain. Apparently (online stuff) the new forks have to be withdrawn and upended to drain them, if this is right then imo it's bloody stupid. It would take me too long to mess about with them. The dealership (Hayballs) has a good workshop, plus they have a range of fork oils available which I don't ...



The forks are working as I suppose they should however I do not entirely trust the indian/factory lubricants (e.g. the grease in the rear hub looked like dried soap) and I perhaps want the bounce adjusted to better suit my mass.

[PeteF]

Well, drill and tap for a drain???

[papasmurf]

A hand operated vacuum pump specifically for oil changes is only about £20.

[Dennis C]

But would it get past the damper?.

[papasmurf]

If they have to be upended to drain them the answer must be yes.

[Dennis C]

I think it is pretty impossible to get the pump tube past the damper valve, it has very small holes which are covered with a non return disk.

[papasmurf]

Dennis C, have you never heard of microbore tubing?

[Dennis C]

Yes but can you get it through a hole about 3/32 in diameter which has a cover over it around 18 inches down a fork leg?, I think it is impossible.