Fork Oil Change and Spring Replacement
From Unofficial Zero Manual
- Fork Oil Level Note
- Measure from outer tube end to oil surface (Condition: spring, spring joint, spring collar, seat rubber, slider, fork bolt are removed and dust seal touches axle holder)
- Reference
- FastAce fork oil change / spring replacement+ part 2 by Ray Ivers
- Tools
- 7mm Allen wrench for riser bolts.
- Steps
- Put the motorcycle on a stand.
- Remove the risers and handlebars using a 7mm Allen wrench.
- Loosen the fork caps, front axle, and brake caliper bolts while the front wheel is on the ground.
- Fork cap / spring removal...
- Oil change...
- Fork spring / cap replacement...
- Notes
| What | Torque | Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Handlebar clamps | 15 ft/lb | M8 |
| Handlebar risers | 25 ft/lb | M10 |
| Triple clamps (all) | 15 ft/lb | M8 |
| Fork caps | 15 ft/lb | M46 |
| F caliper bolts | 18 ft/lb | M8 |
| F axle end cap | 15 ft/lb | M8 |
| F Axle clamps | 9 ft/lb | M6 |
