The beauty of the conventional forks is that you can add oil with the forks still on the bike. So if you measure 130 from the top and the bike bottoms too harshly, undo one cap at a time and let the weight of the bike push the assemly up a bit. Get a Baby Tylenol syringe and add five mm at a time until the bottoming reistance feels good.
2003 Honda XR 125 L oil change how to change the oil on a honda XR 125 L @ - Honda 2003 XR 125 L question 2008 Honda XR 125 L fork oil capacity. Read full answer
Also do this again after adding the rest of the oil, before you arrive at the actual measurement desired. Standard Oil Level (after '92) 116mm (4.6 in.) My Honda book goes on to say: Minimum 159mm (6.3 in.) Slightly stiffer fork spring. oil level effect when fork nears full. compression. Maximum 108mm (4.3 in,) Slightly softer fork spring.
According to the manual i have for the XL185S, full capacity is 1.1 liter (0.97 Imp qt) but oil change refilling when warmed up is approx 0.9 liter (0.8 Imp qt). The oil level is measured with the dip stick screwed out and just sitting on the filler opening.The recommended oil is 10w-40 with an API rating of SE or higher.
2005 Honda XR 125 L fork oil capacity. Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):170. Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):170. Fork oil grade:10w. Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:0.08. Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:0.08. Engine Oil Grade SAE:10w/30. Engine Oil Classification API:sg. Idle Speed (rpm):1400 - 1500.
XRay250. Posted February 23, 2012. My Rides (2) I'm using Clymer manual M328-4 which covers your bike (XR/XL350R 1983-1985) and it says the standard capacity is 563cc (19 fl oz) per fork of either Dexron ATF (trans fluid) or 10W Fork Oil. No air pressure (0 psi). Here's the drain and fill instructions
Use The Seal Driver. With the oil seal on get out your seal driver and rubber mallet. Placing the driver on the edge of the seal, take the mallet and strike the seal driver to force the seal down. It will take a reasonable amount of force from the mallet but start softly and build up. fu45C1A.
