1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

250-500cc KYB Oil Height

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by woodzi, Mar 14, 2013.

  1. woodzi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waterloo, ON
    Just about ready to finish up a fork service, but I can't find the oil height anywhere. My service manual has the info for the Marzocci forks only :(.

    Does anyone know what the recommended height is for the open chamber KYB's?
    woodzi, Mar 14, 2013
    #1

  2. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    You can call Ziptyracing 760-244-7028
    Tinken, Mar 14, 2013
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  3. MOTORHEAD Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mount Vernon, Indiana
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 YAMAHA YZ250
    You can run anywhere from about 150mm to 80mm in the OC KYB. I normally set them about 125mm, but some faster guys like 100mm.
    MOTORHEAD, Mar 14, 2013
    #3

  4. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    i run about 110mm for light springs up to .46 then 115-120 for heavier than that based on feedback.

    but- if you know your set-up and have a lot of info on where you ride the most by all mean CALL Zipty for some good dope!
    pvduke, Mar 14, 2013
    #4

  5. woodzi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waterloo, ON
    Thanks. I set them at 95mm and installed .44 springs. I think the springs might still be a bit light, but the extra oil might help stop some of the bottoming. We will see if the snow ever melts.

    These forks are very easy to work on, so easy to go back in if I need to.
    woodzi, Mar 14, 2013
    #5