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79 kz400 fork oil

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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 08:56
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Just an FYI: 1 cc = 1 ml

That is: 1 Cubic Centimeter = 1 MilliLiter

1 Liter is 1.1 US Qt

1 Fl Oz = 30cc
2 = 59
3 = 89
4 = 118
5 = 148
6 = 177
7 = 207
8 = 237
9 = 266
10 = 296
16 = 473
32 = 946

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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 09:12
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TeK9iNe wrote:
Just an FYI: 1 cc = 1 ml

That is: 1 Cubic Centimeter = 1 MilliLiter

1 Liter is 1.1 US Qt

1 Fl Oz = 30cc
2 = 59
3 = 89
4 = 118
5 = 148
6 = 177
7 = 207
8 = 237
9 = 266
10 = 296
16 = 473
32 = 946

May help, who knows...

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That helps a ton. I was wondering how I was going to measure CC's :)

It calls for 125-150 CC's, so about 5 fl oz's per side.
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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 09:13
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The easiest way to refill forks is to use a $2 ratio rite. Has cc/ml graduations right on it.
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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 11:10 - 10 Feb 2011 11:13
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Per info from manual downloadable at www.KZ400.com :

417 mm from top of fork tube.

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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 11:10 - 10 Feb 2011 11:13
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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 11:11 - 10 Feb 2011 11:14
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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 11:26
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Thanks Patton.

I am not having trouble with that though. My issue is that I am not sure HOW to access that circlip to take the cap off. That is all.
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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 11:47 - 10 Feb 2011 11:50
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Thanks Patton.

I am not having trouble with that though. My issue is that I am not sure HOW to access that circlip to take the cap off. That is all.

Although difficult to see in the photo, it appears to be an internal circlip. :unsure:

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10 Feb 2011 11:48
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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 11:50
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treitz wrote:
Thanks Patton.

I am not having trouble with that though. My issue is that I am not sure HOW to access that circlip to take the cap off. That is all.

Although difficult to see in the photo, it appears to be an internal circlip. :unsure:

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Right... which makes it really hard to access.
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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 12:11
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Would think the right circlip pliers could remove it.

If it's a real pita to replace the circlip, would be tempted to try using a spacer of proper thickness, instead of the circlip, under the cap to hold the plug in position.

But may find much better advice about this at KZ400.com.

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Re: 79 kz400 fork oil

10 Feb 2011 12:25
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Thanks. I just joined the kawasaki twin forum so we will see what I can find out there.

I'll give it a shot when I have some time. See if I can get it out.
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