Fork Oil Change - Oil Draining

  1. Remove the fork (see Front Fork - Removal).
  2. note
    The left hand and right hand fork leg assemblies differ internally.
  3. Disassemble the following items from the fork leg:
  4. * For the left hand fork leg, remove the top cap and joint rod assembly and remove the spring (see Left Hand Front Fork - Disassembly).
    * For the right hand fork leg, remove the top cap, spring spacer, washer and spring (see Right Hand Front Fork - Disassembly).
  5. Holding the inner and outer tubes together, invert the fork and pour out the fork oil into a suitable container. Pump the fork assembly to remove all the oil.