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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Bill Conquest on October 22, 2008, 04:20:42 AM

Title: fork oil change
Post by: Bill Conquest on October 22, 2008, 04:20:42 AM

Hi- I'm planning to change my fork oil but am having a hard time getting at the top cover on the right side because of the master brake cylinder. Should I take off the handle bars to do this?
Thanks for any ideas! Bill Conquest

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: steve hawkins on October 22, 2008, 05:07:52 AM

I would.  Trying to recall when my R65 had normal handlebars.

I certainly had to with my R100.

Steve

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: montmil on October 22, 2008, 05:51:18 AM

Loosen the bars enough to gain access. slide 'em over... No need to pull then off entirely. That's what I did to access fork tops on my euro-bar equipped 1981 R65.

Monte

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: Bill Conquest on October 22, 2008, 03:19:23 PM

Thanks Steve & Monte, i'll try to slide them over to one side. Also, should I use the sae5w recommended in my old clymers manual?
Bill

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: montmil on October 22, 2008, 05:49:41 PM

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Thanks Steve & Monte, i'll try to slide them over to one side. Also, should I use the sae5w recommended in my old clymers manual?
Bill

My manual specs the BMW-branded fork oil at 7.5 wt. and that's what I run. I like it.  Opinions on fork oil brands and weights are like bung holes... everybody's got one. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Monte

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on October 22, 2008, 11:43:21 PM

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Thanks Steve & Monte, i'll try to slide them over to one side. Also, should I use the sae5w recommended in my old clymers manual?
Bill

My manual specs the BMW-branded fork oil at 7.5 wt. and that's what I run. I like it.  Opinions on fork oil brands and weights are like bung holes... everybody's got one. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Monte

Some people like 7.5 so much, they mix 5 and 10 to try and come up with it.  I am not that ambitious.  I will pay BMW's premium price for the 7.5.

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: steve hawkins on October 23, 2008, 02:43:46 AM

And I just put in the 10wt......whatever your personal choice and all that.

Steve H

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: Bill Conquest on October 23, 2008, 04:24:24 AM

Well, I guess it's 5 or 10 since thats all thats available here, unless I can mail order the 7.5 - is that possible(will they send oil in the mail?).
Thanks, Bill

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: montmil on October 23, 2008, 06:06:09 AM

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Well, I guess it's 5 or 10 since thats all thats available here, unless I can mail order the 7.5 - is that possible(will they send oil in the mail?). Thanks, Bill

Same brand? You really can mix/blend to get a 7.5 wt. You were not getting your leg pulled.

Monte

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: nhmaf on October 23, 2008, 08:01:31 AM

My last fork oil change I mixed 5W and 10W Honda suspension oil 50/50%

Title: Re: fork oil change
Post by: Bill Conquest on October 23, 2008, 02:49:30 PM

Thanks - I've heard that oils can be mixed but wasn't totally sure.. so i'll get some of each from the honda dealer & go for it!
Bill