nsr forks

[lee125]

hi i took the top bit off my forks so that i could see inside and one of the forks was full of oil and on the other one it looked like there wasnt any oil is this ok or is something wrong any help will be appreciated thanks

(the bike is a 93 nsr125)
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cbt passed 01/07/2006 bike:92 dt 125 and 96 honda cr 250
theory:PASSED! A2 test:PASSED 08/11/2006 restricted to 33bhp for 2 years

[alains]

the quantity to put in each is 280cc of oil . if one is low or dry it's because your seals or the tube is worn . pass your finger along the chrome part , if your finger is oily it's time to change seals even the tube (which is very expensive) . you can also buy some on ebay any model from 1993 until 2001 will fit your's (if it's a JC22 , serial numbers begining by ZDCJC22.....)
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the worst day fishing is better than the best day working

[lee125]

thanks for the help alains so are my forks nackered then or could they just need topping up cause they werent leaking on the outside?my bike is a jc20
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cbt passed 01/07/2006 bike:92 dt 125 and 96 honda cr 250
theory:PASSED! A2 test:PASSED 08/11/2006 restricted to 33bhp for 2 years

[code guru]

u have 2 change the fork oil every so often. this is wot i would do if i woz u.
take one fork and take the top off and take all the oil out ( all the stuff inside will come out like the spring and metal tube) re fit the stuff inside and fill it up with 280cc grade 10 or 20 wot ever one u whant and fit the top back on and do the same with the other fork. its best 2 do one fork at the time ect

[alains]

it's not as simple as you said . the problem with these forks is that you must take them off then had a strong vice to take off the tubes . what you should do is to find some second hand (in good condition) and then change oil on them . if your forks need tube change , it will be very expensive . waiting to find those you can fill the empty tube , it will go for a while
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the worst day fishing is better than the best day working

[lee125]

how can i tell if it is the tube nackered not the seal?cheers
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cbt passed 01/07/2006 bike:92 dt 125 and 96 honda cr 250
theory:PASSED! A2 test:PASSED 08/11/2006 restricted to 33bhp for 2 years

[alains]

impossible ! this is why i suggested to fill the fork and to watch what will happen . but chase forks on ebay , this will be the best solution
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the worst day fishing is better than the best day working

[lee125]

ok will do thanks
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cbt passed 01/07/2006 bike:92 dt 125 and 96 honda cr 250
theory:PASSED! A2 test:PASSED 08/11/2006 restricted to 33bhp for 2 years

[alains]

i've just been visiting david silver spares stock list and your tubes (51410 KY4 305) are £59 each ex VAT
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the worst day fishing is better than the best day working

[lee125]

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cbt passed 01/07/2006 bike:92 dt 125 and 96 honda cr 250
theory:PASSED! A2 test:PASSED 08/11/2006 restricted to 33bhp for 2 years