All 2st Fork Oil Level on 45mm Zokes?

I've got an 07 WR250 and am changing the fork oil. I was going to measure it on disassembly, but did some dumb things and did not end up with an accurate measurement.

Anyway the book says 3.15 inches from the top with the tubes collapsed and springs removed. This seems too close to the top of the tubes? Should the oil be that high? Any experience out there?

Thanks

I set mine to 100mm or 4" with 5wt. oil, some guys prefer a plusher
ride and go to 120mm.

That seems a little more reasonable.

2whlrcr,

Sorry but I have to do this!

Extend the tubes all the way up and fill it to a height 4 inches from the top.

Leave your springs out/cap off and slam your fork into the floor to get the air out. Tell everyone that you just discovered oil in Iowa. Don't get it in your eyes it burns!

You gave me the opportunity to mess with ya!

Typpyt!

I set mine at 120mm with 2.5 weight oil.

Are you gonna race that bike this year, or just polish it?

Ptown this weekend again.

I sure am going to try. Looks like I have to travel alot this year. I was hoping not, but my company I work for is buying properties (MI & IN). I don't want to race and get home and have to drive for four to six hours. Been in Sioux City/Kansas City and heading home today.Have to make a Hall's stop on way home.

Yea, travel is a drag. I drive 50K-60K every year for work. No overnights, but on the road everyday for 23 years. It's the reason I don't drive any farther than 3 hours to a race and prefer anything closer.

120mm with 5wt oil.

Mine is at 115mm with 7.5wt

How is the revalve Gem?
I run mine with 100mm/4" and 5w oil with .44 springs
80mm/3.15 is stock in the manual

would ATF work?

In the skidloader when you can't find hydraulic oil...

The rework is amazing. I would have been happy with a result half as good as what I got. The best money I have ever spent on a bike.

Only Northland ATF will work.

Sure ATF works. Standard Dex III is approx 10wt and Dex IV is more like 7.5wt.

I had been running my oil level at 75mm, but after reading this thread I am going to try it at 100mm.

Let's not get carried away, what about all the thingamajigs to make the bike look good so you can hang out in the parking lot
Back on topic..... you know what I mean, I have heard nothing but good things about Ian at Riders Edge, when I get some cash I'm going to getrdone, did you get the new base valves as well?

I use Mobile 1 synthetic ATF at 120mm in my zokes.

Like I said best mod I've ever done to a bike and that includes all the toys (hydraulic clutch, steering dampner, bigger motor etc) that make it look good in the parking lot.

Yes, he changed the base valve. He also changed the stack and the preload. Like I said very happy with the result.

And who worked this 'zokie magic?