| Author | Message | ||
     Rkutzner |
I'm near my 10K mark and use my 2007 TT mainly for commuting. I'm thinking 15 or 20K for the fork oil change makes more sense. Anyone wait that long and if so how'd the oil and parts look inside ? | ||
| Gunut75 |
For regular commuting I think you will be fine. Ill be changing mine this season, and I have 18k. My bike has never seen a track day though. | ||
| Terrys1980 |
I was told unless I did a bit of track riding not to worry about until 20k. | ||
| Froggy |
I waited till 40k to do mine, but I was kinda forced to when the car I hit bent the forks and they leaked.  | ||
| Ourdee |
I'm at 18,000 and haven't changed it yet. I may think about it after next summer. I should be closing in on 30,000 and a third set of tires by then. | ||
| Rkutzner |
Thanks, guys. I was thinking of doing it when I did my front tire. Rear is gone at 10K but my front should make 15. So for now I'm putting 15 on my maintenance list..... | ||
| Buellblastrider |
i did mine at 16 and they looked like the oil just come out of a bottle. I didnt replace it with that nasty thick stuff they put in the bike. | ||
| Petebueller |
My dealer recommends fork oil every second major - 20k miles. They say even then it comes out looking new. Probably should take time into account as well. I work on 20k or 2 years. I do the brake fluid every 2 as well. | ||
| Gunut75 |
30,000 and a third set of tires by then. Third set of tires?! I just went through a front and a rear in 6.5k. Conti road attacks.I have no idea how some of you get 10k out of a set of tires. I do live in an area that puts down the gravel over the oil, and lets it get pounded into the pavement though. When the gravel goes away, it makes for very grippy roads, and accelerated tire wear.  | ||
| Ourdee |
I have the same type roads. When I was younger I got a ticket for chirping the tires. Because of that I try not to break traction in first gear. I do not engine brake either. Oh, and I hardly use the rear brakes for scrubbing speed. It's all about getting on the gas. | ||
| Rkutzner |
I have about 5 twisties before the main road going to work and two right before work. Unfortunately, mostly straight. And with the kids activities, no time for weekend riding. If I get a day free I hop on the dirt bike ! Someday....... | ||
| Tick |
i have 150 + turns 15 miles on my way to work 25mph posted i average 60mph + i need tires all the time maybe every 1000 or so miles i will change my fork oil every 10k too fun  | ||
| Ourdee |
Tick, Needs the Hard Duty Cycle. | ||
| Nobuell |
I did mine at 20K miles. No off roading. The oil I removed looked looked new. | ||
| Tick |
one day i will film the ride and post it | ||
| Gunut75 |
Yes, you should!!!  | ||
| Brucen |
When I changed my fork oil at 10K the oil from the right side was noticeably dirtier than the oil from the left. Since this is the side the rotor is on, I think this was from brake dust making it past the seal. The oil didn't look too bad, but the brake dust floating around in it can't be too good. After seeing this I do 10K changes. | ||
| M1combat |
I'd recommend 15K. Changed mine at 22K and it wasn't pretty. |
