Subject: RE: fork oil
Author: Bruce Giller
Date: Aug 18, 2004, 12:31 PM
Post ID: 1717375571
Bob,
I got the progressively wound fork springs from Moto International
out in Washington state - can't remember the price since it has been a few
years ago. The spacers are just 1.5" PVC pipe cut to length. Moto Intl.
will tell you the length but it wasn't very long.
The only tool that you need to something to pull the fork tubes up
to the upper fork plate since the springs are on the outside of the tube. I
think that Moto Intl. will rent you this tool.
I made one by buying an extra fork plug (bolt), removing the center
stud from the plug, drilling and tapping to a larger size, getting a length
of mild steel rod, threading the end to fit the new threaded hole in the
fork plug, and welding on a 'T' handle.
Bruce
-----Original Message-----
From: BOB COLLETT [mailto:coll-@rjrt.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 3:07 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: fork oil
Bruce,
Where did you get your new fork springs and spacer? Mine
bottoms out on
really minor bumps in the road.
Bob
Bruce Giller wrote:get off that
Scott,
Yes, you need a large socket (27 mm or is a 30 mm?) tolarge bolt to pour in the new fork oil. At the bottom of each forkset of Moto
you'll
find the drain screw/bolt; it drains faster without the fork bolt.
I've put in 50 wt motor oil in my Eldo and that has improved the
handling over the other weights I've used. I've also got aInt.which helps a
progressively wound fork springs (with pre-load spacer)bunch
as well.
Bruce
'72 Eldo