Fork oil

[knockdolian]

Hi all, does anyone know the oil capacity for the early type 2” forks please
Thanks

[502wingman]

Ask in Cologne. I had my forks redone and they overfilled them on purpose (500ml on each side???) and used a higher (stiffer) W-Grade.
After that I had a all new and better riding bike. Really recommend it

[mmaupin]

750 ml each side is what I used on my 04 SB. Chose Bel Ray 15W fork oil as I live in a warmer climate.

[knockdolian]

Thanks for the reply’s. wouldn’t an 04 be inverted forks ?
502, are your forks the right way up forks and do you mean 500ml was put in the legs or 500ml over what it should be. I can put over in but don’t know what it should be to start with
Thanks

[mmaupin]

Yes, the 04 SB has inverted forks.

[knockdolian]

Yes, the 04 SB has inverted forks.

Thanks, I have a manual for the later bikes but not for my year 96

[502wingman]

My 502 had inverted forks.
Sorry but I dont remember how much oil Cologne put in in total to "overfill" them.

[Paul H]

Maybe he fill it to the top??? It has happened.

Paul H

[knockdolian]

Just been looking through some paperwork I got with the trike. It says 8oz or 10oz for complete strip. That’s 284 ml. A lot less than inverted forks. That doesn’t seem a lot does it ??
Thanks

[knockdolian]

Have I reall got the last pair of 2” forks. Did nobody ever change the oil ??
Ive sent BH an email but had no reply.

[hogv8]

Have I reall got the last pair of 2” forks. Did nobody ever change the oil ??
Ive sent BH an email but had no reply.

My 2000 SB originally had the old style fork and the take 8 Oz of #15 fork oil . I've since converted to the new style forks .

[knockdolian]

Have I reall got the last pair of 2” forks. Did nobody ever change the oil ??
Ive sent BH an email but had no reply.

My 2000 SB originally had the old style fork and the take 8 Oz of #15 fork oil . I've since converted to the new style forks .

Thanks mate, that will do for me. Out of interest was the swap worth while ?

[hogv8]

I don't see much difference but the inverted forks look more up to date IMO .