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XJ700 and XJ750-X MODELS FORK TUBE PARTS:
NOTE: items marked below in red are the parts typically needed when doing a basic fork system rebuild.
Thanks to user Tabaka45 for his expose of the XJ700 fork system with this great visual review of the procedures needed for rebuilding these forks, which can be seen at:
http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/fork-seals-85-xj700n-picture-heavy.78389/
And these incredible 3-D renderings of the inner workings of a forking system gives a great visualization of the internal components (it is based on the 1982-83 XJ650 Maxim forks):
http://xjbikes.com/forums/index.php?threads/29616
XJ700 and XJ750-X owners may also wish to note the procedure needed to separate the inner tubes from the lower tubes (the "battering ram"¯ procedure) since these forks also use the slider bushings on the bottom of the chrome tubes as shown on these XJ900 forks:
http://xjbikes.com/forums/index.php?threads/4067
FORK TUBE REBUILD PARTS KITS:
We now offer both a BASIC FORK REBUILD KIT and PERFORMANCE FOR TUBE REBUILD KITS so that you can get all the typically-needed rebuild parts under one simple part number. Each kit is specifically assembled and correct for your particular model bike.
- NOTE: the lower tube “dust boots” (sometimes called dust seals) are not included in the basic fork tube rebuild kits, but are available separate and can be found further below.
Basic fork rebuild kit contains at least the following items:
- cap bolt o-rings.
- standard quality lower fork tube oil seals.
- oil seal retaining clips.
- oil drain screws and gaskets.
- damper rod bolts and crush washers.
- damper rod head piston rings.
- air system valve cores (in the XJ700-X kit).
HCP20621 Aftermarket fork tubes BASIC FORK REBUILD KIT. For all XJ700 air-cooled models. One kit does both front tubes. This set does not include the lower fork tube dust boots.
$ 99.95
HCP20621DB Aftermarket fork tubes BASIC FORK REBUILD KIT. For all XJ700 air-cooled models. One kit does both front tubes. This set includes the lower fork tube dust boots (but not the chrome caps for the dust boots).
$ 134.95
HCP20623 Aftermarket fork tubes BASIC FORK REBUILD KIT. For all XJ700-X and XJ750-X water-cooled models. One kit does both front tubes. This set does not include the lower fork tube dust boots.
$ 94.95
HCP20623DB Aftermarket fork tubes BASIC FORK REBUILD KIT. For all XJ700-X and XJ750-X water-cooled models. One kit does both front tubes. This set includes the lower fork tube dust boots (but not the chrome caps for the dust boots).
$ 129.95
Performance fork rebuild kit contain all of the basic rebuild kit components, along with:
- performance fork springs.
- upgraded, high-performance lower fork tube oil seals.
- lower fork tube dust boots (chrome boot caps not included and should be saved for re-use from your current boots).
- air valve core stem tool (in the XJ700-X kit).
HCP20622 Aftermarket fork tubes PERFORMANCE FORK REBUILD KIT. For all XJ700 air-cooled models. One kit does both front tubes.
$ 269.95
HCP20624 Aftermarket fork tubes PERFORMANCE FORK REBUILD KIT. For all XJ700-X and XJ750-X water-cooled models. One kit does both front tubes.
$ 274.95
Of course, all of the component pieces can be ordered as individual pieces from the selections listed below, as well as non-typical wear items (inner tubes, damper rod piston rings, taper spindles, cap bolts, etc.), as well as the fork oil and specialty tools needed to properly restore or enhance your front suspension performance.
UPPER (INNER) FORK TUBES AND PARTS:
Chrome Inner Fork Tubes:
HCP8529 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBE, fits left or right side, for all XJ700 non-X models, each:
$ 299.95
HCP8529SET2 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBES, set of 2:
$ 489.95
HCP8530 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBE, fits left or right side, for all XJ700-X and XJ750-X models, each:
$ 299.95
HCP8530SET2 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBES, set of 2:
$ 489.95
Inner Tube Top Cover/Cap:
HCP8287 OEM inner fork tube top CAP, fits either the left or right side tube of the following models: all XJ700 non-X models. Has the polished chrome decorative surface as original. Each:
$ 12.95
Inner Fork Tube Cap Bolts and Related:
HCP8292 OEM inner fork tube CAP BOLT, fits either side. Used on all 1984 FJ600, XJ700 non-X, XJ750RL, and XJ900RK, RL, and N/FN Seca models. NOTE: these cap bolts require a special inverse-hex tool HCP9238 to properly remove and install. Each:
$ 49.95
HCP9238 Aftermarket fork upper cap bolt REVERSE HEX SOCKET TOOL. This tool allows the easy removal and installation of the "inverted/reversed" hex-drive cap bolt used on the top of the inner fork tubes on all 1984 FJ600, XJ650 Turbo, XJ700 non-X, XJ750-D, XJ750P (37H) model, all XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F, and 1982 XZ550R Vision models.
$ 17.95
HCP8286 OEM inner fork tube cap bolt O-RING, fits either side. Used on all 1984-85 FJ600, XJ700, XJ750-X, XJ750RL, and XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F Seca models. Each:
$ 7.95
HCP20708 Aftermarket inner fork tube cap bolt O-RING, fits either side. Used on all 1984-85 FJ600, XJ700, XJ750-X, XJ750RL, and XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F Seca models. Each:
$ 5.95
Inner Tube Fork Springs:
HCP9437 Aftermarket front suspension COIL SPRINGS, one pair does both forks. For all 1984-85 FJ600, XJ700, and XJ750-X models. Your original front spring spacers and seats are required to be re-used with these springs. NOTE: due to the difference in size of this spring versus stock springs, you will need to use approximately 18 cc's less fork oil (for a total of 365cc's per tube) when installing these springs on XJ700 non-X models, and use approximately 38 cc's less fork oil (for a total of 351cc's per tube) when installing these springs on XJ700-X or XJ750-X models. NOTE: springs should be installed with the tighter (more-closely spaced together) coils towards the top of the fork tube.
$ 139.95
Inner Fork Tube Spring Spacers, Rebound Springs, Damper Rods, and Spring Seats:
HCP8302 OEM inner fork tube SPRING SPACER TUBE, fits either side. Used on all 1985 XJ700 non-X and all 1986 XJ700 models. Each:
$ 14.95
HCP8280 OEM inner fork tube SPRING SEAT, fits either side. Used on all 1985 FJ600 models, XJ700, XJ750-X, and XJ900 F models. Each:
$ 37.95
HCP13657 Aftermarket inner fork tube damper rod PISTON RING, fits either side. Used on all 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ700, XJ750-X, XJ750RL Canadian (44X model), and XJ900 models. Use 1 per fork tube. Each:
$ 17.95
Inner Fork Tube Taper Spindle:
HCP3085 OEM upper (inner) fork tube TAPER SPINDLE, fits either side. Fits all XJ550 models, 1984 FJ600, all XJ650 models, all XJ700 and XJ750-X models, all XJ750 Maxim and Midnight Maxim models, XJ900 N/FN and F models, all XS1100 Standards, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ 31.95
Inner Tube Metal Slider Bushings:
HCP10703 Aftermarket inner fork tube METAL SLIDER BUSHING, fits either left or right tube on the following models: 1992-93 XJ600 Seca II, and all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. One slider does one tube. Each:
$ 29.95
HCP10703SET2 Aftermarket inner fork tube METAL SLIDER BUSHINGS, set of 2:
$ 57.95
Air Inflation Valves:
HCP9194 Aftermarket fork tube AIR VALVE STEM CORE, internal brass valve core with o-ring exactly replaces leaking and damaged originals on all 1985 FJ600 models, 1982-83 XJ650 Maxim and Turbo models, XJ700-X models, all XJ750 models, the XJ900RK model, XJ1100, and all XS1100 Special and Midnight Special models. If your stem is leaking air, this is the inexpensive way to fix it. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP9194SET2 Aftermarket fork tube AIR VALVE STEM CORES, set of 2:
$ 6.95
HCP9196 Aftermarket AIR VALVE STEM TOOL, handy 4-in-1 tool allows you to properly remove and insert the stem core, and also clean/chase/re-thread the internal and external stem threads.
$ 5.95
INNER FORK TUBE RETAINING HARDWARE:
Crown Bracket Inner Fork Tube Retaining Hardware:
HCP4946 OEM crown bracket fork tube CINCH BOLT, use 1 per side. For the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 8.95
HCP2537 OEM crown bracket fork tube FLAT WASHER, alloy steel, bright finish. Use 2 per side. For the following models: all XJ550 models, 1980 XJ650 models, and all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP26192 Aftermarket crown bracket fork tube FLAT WASHER, alloy steel, bright finish. Use 2 per side. For the following models: all XJ550 models, 1980 XJ650 models, and all XJ700 models. Each:
$ 1.95
HCP26193 Aftermarket crown bracket fork tube FLAT WASHER, 18/8 stainless steel, bright finish. Use 2 per side. For the following models: all XJ550 models, 1980 XJ650 models, and all XJ700 models. Each:
$ 2.95
HCP17110 Aftermarket crown bracket fork tube FLAT WASHER, 316 stainless steel, dull finish. Use 2 per side. For the following models: all XJ550 models, 1980 XJ650 models, and all XJ700 models. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP26189 Aftermarket crown bracket fork tube FLAT WASHER, alloy steel, black finish. Use 2 per side. For the following models: all XJ550 models, 1980 XJ650 models, and all XJ700 models. Each:
$ 2.95
HCP2185 OEM crown bracket fork tube LOCK WASHER, use 1 per side. For the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 6.95
HCP16209 Aftermarket crown bracket fork tube LOCK WASHER, zinc-plated alloy steel, use 1 per side. For the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 2.95
HCP16100 Aftermarket crown bracket fork tube LOCK WASHER, 18-8 stainless-steel with a bright finish, use 1 per side. For the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP16102 Aftermarket crown bracket fork tube LOCK WASHER, black-oxide coated alloy steel, use 1 per side. For the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP18011 Aftermarket cinch bolt head protective CAP. Smooth, black plastic cap snaps over the head of the fork tube cinch bolts, giving them a very "modern" look, protecting the head from rust. Fits all OEM or aftermarket bolts with a 12mm hex or socket head. Each:
$ 4.95
Under-bracket Inner Fork Tube Retaining Hardware:
HCP4956 OEM under-bracket fork tube CINCH BOLT, alloy steel, socket head cap screw with a bright finish. Use 1 per side on all 1992-94 and 1997-98 XJ600 Seca models, and 2 per side on all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 4.95
HCP21942 Aftermarket under-bracket fork tube CINCH BOLT, alloy steel socket head cap screw with a bright finish, Use 1 per side on all 1992-94 and 1997-98 XJ600 Seca models, and 2 per side on all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 1.75
HCP23282 Aftermarket under-bracket fork tube CINCH BOLT, 18/8 stainless steel socket head cap screw with a bright finish, Use 1 per side on all 1992-94 and 1997-98 XJ600 Seca models, and 2 per side on all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 2.95
HCP22203 Aftermarket under-bracket fork tube CINCH BOLT, 316 stainless steel socket head cap screw with a bright finish, Use 1 per side on all 1992-94 and 1997-98 XJ600 Seca models, and 2 per side on all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP23283 Aftermarket under-bracket fork tube CINCH BOLT, magni-coated (dull aluminum finish, ultra-corrosion resistance) alloy steel. Use 1 per side on all 1992-94 and 1997-98 XJ600 Seca models, and 2 per side on all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 2.95
HCP21944 Aftermarket under-bracket fork tube CINCH BOLT, alloy steel socket head cap screw with a black finish, Use 1 per side on all 1992-94 and 1997-98 XJ600 Seca models, and 2 per side on all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 1.95
HCP4957 OEM bolt head DECORATIVE CHROME CAP, this push-in chrome-plated cap (“cover”) fits into the socket head of the bolt, and makes for a nice pretty finished appearance. For the following models: Use 2 per side (4 total) on all XJ700 and XJ750-X models for the lower steering under-bracket fork tube cinch bolts, use 2 per side (4 total) for the handlebar riser clamps on all XJ700 and XJ750-X models, and 2 per side (4 total) for the optional tall backrest pad retaining bolts on all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 4.95
HCP4957SET4 OEM bolt head DECORATIVE CHROME CAPS, set of 4:
$ 16.95
LOWER (OUTER) FORK TUBE PARTS:
Dust Wiper Seals:
HCP1825 OEM lower fork tube DUST WIPER SEAL, fits either left or right tube on the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models, chrome-capped as original. One seal does one tube. Each:
$ 29.95
HCP21559 Aftermarket lower fork tube DUST WIPER SEAL, fits either left or right tube on the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models, seal only. Does not include the chrome cap, which you will need to remove (pop off) and re-use if you wish to retain. The cap can be glued in place onto the seal with weatherstrip adhesive, gasket maker compound, etc. One seal does one tube. Each:
$ 19.95
Oil Seals:
NOTE: when installing oil seals, make sure that the area where the seal will fit into is clean, free of any nicks and burrs, and that the lower tube metal slide bushing is fully seated. Oil seals install with the large opening facing down, into the tube, and on most seals, the small cast lettering and numbering on the seal faces upwards.
Seals are designed to be installed with a seal driver of some type, although a properly sized piece of hard plastic tubing, perhaps with a proper sized metal washer on top of the seal to "spread the load", works as well. Always make sure that oil seals are fully seated and not damaged or installed in a crooked or cocked manner.
HCP1817 OEM lower fork tube OIL SEAL, fits either left or right tube on the following models: all 1992-97 XJ600 Seca II, XJ700, and XJ750-X models. One seal does one tube. Also fits all of the following non-XJ models: 1988-90 FZR400, 1989-97 FZR600, 1984-87 XV700 Virago, 1988-97 XV750 Virago, 1984-85 XV1000 Virago, and 1986-97 XV1100 Virago. Each:
$ 27.95
HCP20647 Aftermarket standard quality lower fork tube OIL SEALS, fits all of the following models: all 1992-97 XJ600 Seca II, XJ700, and XJ750-X models. Comes packaged as a pair of seals, enough to do both forks. Also fits all of the following non-XJ models: 1988-90 FZR400, 1989-97 FZR600, 1984-87 XV700 Virago, 1988-97 XV750 Virago, 1984-85 XV1000 Virago, and 1986-97 XV1100 Virago.
$ 42.95
HCP1719 Aftermarket oem-quality lower fork tube OIL SEALS, fits all of the following models: all 1992-97 XJ600 Seca II, XJ700, and XJ750-X models. Comes packaged as a pair of seals, enough to do both forks. Also fits all of the following non-XJ models: 1988-90 FZR400, 1989-97 FZR600, 1984-87 XV700 Virago, 1988-97 XV750 Virago, 1984-85 XV1000 Virago, and 1986-97 XV1100 Virago.
$ 47.95
Oil Seal & Dust Seal Kits:
HCP1721 Aftermarket standard quality lower fork tube BLACK OIL SEALS & DUST WIPER SEALS KIT, fits all of the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Also fits the following non-XJ models: 1984-87 XV700 Virago, 1988-94 XV750 Virago,1984-85 XV1000 Virago, and 1989-94 XV1100 Virago. Comes with one pair of both the oil and dust seals, enough to do both forks.
$ 89.95
HCP1715 Aftermarket standard quality lower fork tube FORK TUBE REBUILD KIT, fits all of the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Comes with one black oil seal, one chrome-capped dust wiper seal, the lower tube oil seal retaining clip, and both metal slide bushings (upper and lower tubes), enough to do one fork tube. NOTE: this kit does not contain the following items which we also recommend that you also purchase: upper tube top cap bolt O-RINGS, lower tube damper rod CRUSH WASHERS, and the lower tube fork oil drain screw GASKETS. Also fits the following non-XJ models: 1984-87 XV700 Virago, 1988-94 XV750 Virago,1984-85 XV1000 Virago, and 1989-94 XV1100 Virago.
$ 109.95
HCP1715SET2 Aftermarket standard quality lower fork tube FORK TUBE REBUILD KIT, fits all of the following models: all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Two sets are enough to rebuild one bike.
$ 199.95
Oil Seal Retaining Clips:
HCP1828 OEM lower fork tube OIL SEAL RETAINING CLIP, fits either left or right tube on the following models: 1992-98 XJ600 Seca II, 1983 XJ650 Turbo, all XJ700, XJ750-X, XJ750RL (44X Canadian model), XJ750-D, XJ750-P (37H model), all XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F models, and 1980-81 XS1100 Standard models. One clip does one tube. Highly recommended that these be replaced when replacing your oil seals! Each:
$ 8.95
HCP20717 Aftermarket lower fork tube OIL SEAL RETAINING CLIP, fits either left or right tube on the following models: 1992-98 XJ600 Seca II, 1983 XJ650 Turbo, all XJ700, XJ750-X, XJ750RL (44X Canadian model), XJ750-D, XJ750-P (37H model), all XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F models, and 1980-81 XS1100 Standard models. One clip does one tube. Highly recommended that these be replaced when replacing your oil seals! Each:
$ 6.95
Oil Seal Lower Washer:
HCP3093 OEM lower fork tube oil seal WASHER, fits either left or right tube on the following models: all 1992-98 XJ600 Seca II, XJ700, and XJ750-X models. One washer does one tube, fits directly below the oil seal and above the lower tube metal slider bushing. Each:
$ 26.95
Lower Tube Metal Slider Bushings:
HCP3087 OEM lower fork tube METAL SLIDE BUSHING, fits either left or right lower tube on the following models: all 1992-93 XJ600 Seca II models, all XJ700, XJ750-X, and 1988-90 FZR400 models. One slider does one tube. Each:
$ 44.95
HCP3087SET2 OEM lower fork tube METAL SLIDE BUSHINGS, set of 2:
$ 84.95
HCP10708 Aftermarket lower fork tube METAL SLIDE BUSHING, fits either left or right lower tube on the following models: all 1992-97 XJ600 Seca II models, XJ700, XJ750-X, and 1988-90 FZR400 models. One slider does one tube. One slider does one tube. NOTE: although the factory lists different part numbers for these lower bushings (1992-93 and 1994-97), the bushings are actually identical in size for all 1992-97 Seca II models. Each:
$ 34.95
HCP10708SET2 Aftermarket lower fork tube METAL SLIDE BUSHINGS, set of 2:
$ 59.95
Lower Fork Tube Oil Drain Screw and Gasket:
HCP5187 OEM lower fork tube oil DRAIN SCREW, use one per tube. Panhead, phillips-drive, alloy steel with a black finish. Note that the black screw was used on models with black lower fork tubes (1982-83 XJ550 Seca, FJ600, 1995 XJ600 Seca II, XJ650 Midnight Maxim, XJ650 Turbo, XJ750 Midnight Maxim, 1981-83 XJ750 Seca and XJ750 Euro models, and some XJ750P models 37H). All other models with natural aluminum lower fork tubes used a screw with a bright finish. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ 4.95
HCP29817 Aftermarket lower fork tube oil DRAIN SCREW, use one per tube, panhead, phillips-drive, alloy steel with a black-oxide coated finish. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ 1.95
HCP29005 Aftermarket lower fork tube oil DRAIN SCREW, use one per tube, panhead phillips-drive zinc-plated alloy steel. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ 1.95
HCP29006 Aftermarket lower fork tube oil DRAIN SCREW, use one per tube, panhead phillips-drive 18-8 stainless steel, bright finish. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ 2.95
HCP6710 Aftermarket lower fork tube oil DRAIN SCREW, use one per tube, panhead phillips-drive 18-8 stainless steel, black-oxide coated finish. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ discontinued
HCP6712 Aftermarket lower fork tube oil DRAIN SCREW, use one per tube, socket head cap screw, hex-drive, 18-8 stainless steel, bright finish. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ 2.95
HCP6711 Aftermarket lower fork tube oil DRAIN SCREW, use one per tube, socket head cap screw, hex-drive, black-oxide coated finish. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ 1.95
HCP7111 OEM lower fork tube oil drain screw GASKET, use one per tube. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ 8.95
HCP7111SET2 OEM lower fork tube oil drain screw GASKET, use one per tube. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each. Per pair:
$ 16.95
HCP21320 Aftermarket lower fork tube oil drain screw GASKET, use one per tube. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each:
$ 5.95
HCP21320SET2 Aftermarket lower fork tube oil drain screw GASKET, use one per tube. Fits all XJ-series bikes (except XJ1100 models), all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Each. Per pair:
$ 10.95
Lower Fork Tube Damper Rod Retaining Bolt and Gasket:
HCP8233 OEM fork tube damper rod RETAINING SCREW. For all XJ550, 1984-85 FJ600, 1992-98 XJ600 Seca II, XJ650, XJ700, XJ750 (except 1981-83 XJ750 Seca or XJ750 Euro), XJ750RL, XJ900, all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Use 1 per tube. Each:
$ 9.95
HCP28069 Aftermarket fork tube damper rod RETAINING SCREW. For all XJ550, 1984-85 FJ600, 1992-98 XJ600 Seca II, XJ650, XJ700, XJ750 (except 1981-83 XJ750 Seca or XJ750 Euro), XJ750RL, XJ900, all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Use 1 per tube. Each:
$ 6.95
HCP8234 OEM fork tube damper rod retaining screw copper crush washer GASKET. For all XJ550, 1984-85 FJ600, 1992-98 XJ600 Seca II, XJ650, XJ700, XJ750 (except 1981-83 XJ750 Seca or XJ750 Euro), XJ750RL, XJ900, all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Use 1 per tube. Each:
$ 16.95
HCP12950 Aftermarket fork tube damper rod retaining screw copper crush washer GASKET. For all XJ550, 1984-85 FJ600, 1992-98 XJ600 Seca II, XJ650, XJ700, XJ750 (except 1981-83 XJ750 Seca or XJ750 Euro), XJ750RL, XJ900, all XS1100 Standards, 1988-90 FZR400, and 1982-83 XZ550R Vision models. Use 1 per tube. Each:
$ 10.95
w) Lower Fork Tube DAMPER ROD RETAINING TOOL. This long aluminum tool, with proper sized nuts on each end, is used to retain the top of the fork damper rod (in the bottom of the chrome tube) when removing or installing the damper rod retaining screw. One end has a 19mm hex and the other end has a 22mm hex, so it will fit all styles of XJ-series bikes except XJ600 Seca II, 1981-83 XJ750 Seca, XJ1100, and all XS1100 Special and Midnight Special models. This tool will make the disassembly of your upper tube from the lower tube much easier! NOTE: this tool is available for short term rental, please see the “rental” section within the THE TOOLBOX section of our catalog at:
http://xjbikes.com/forums/index.php?threads/xj-parts-catalog-section-p-the-toolbox.44630
and review the availability and procedures in the TOOL RENTAL section.
HCP4402 Aftermarket DAMPER ROD RETAINING TOOL.
$ 37.95
Fork Tube Brace and Hardware:
HCP4481 OEM lower fork tube STIFFENING BRACE, attaches to the upper "ears" of the lower forks tubes and provides additional rigidity to the fork system. For all XJ700 and XJ750-X models.
$ 69.95
HCP3966 OEM lower fork tube brace polished, domed-head flanged RETAINING BOLT, use 2 per tube (4 per bike) on both the left and right side lower fork tube. For all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 7.95
Lower Fork Tube Axle Retaining Hardware:
HCP2325 OEM front axle shaft-to-lower tube RETAINING BOLT, use 1 per bike on the right side lower fork tube. For 1982 XJ750 Maxim and all XJ700 and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP2537 OEM front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt FLAT WASHER, alloy steel, bright finish, for all 1981 XJ550 Seca models, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ650RJ Seca and XJ650 Turbo models, XJ750RL, XJ750P (37H model), XJ700-X and XJ750-X models, XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F models. Use 2 per retaining bolt (4 per bike) on both the left and right side lower fork tubes. NOTE: XJ700-X and XJ750-X models only use 1 of the washers per bike).
$ 3.95
HCP26192 Aftermarket front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt FLAT WASHER, alloy steel, bright finish, for all XJ550 Seca models, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ650RJ Seca and XJ650 Turbo models, XJ750RL, XJ750P (37H model), XJ700-X and XJ750-X models, XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F models. Use 2 per retaining bolt (4 per bike) on both the left and right side lower fork tubes. NOTE: XJ700-X and XJ750-X models only use 1 of the washers per bike). Each:
$ 1.95
HCP26193 Aftermarket front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt FLAT WASHER, 18/8 stainless steel, bright finish, for all XJ550 Seca models, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ650RJ Seca and XJ650 Turbo models, XJ750RL, XJ750P (37H model), XJ700-X and XJ750-X models, XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F models. Use 2 per retaining bolt (4 per bike) on both the left and right side lower fork tubes. NOTE: XJ700-X and XJ750-X models only use 1 of the washers per bike). Each:
$ 2.95
HCP17110 Aftermarket front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt FLAT WASHER, 316 stainless steel, dull finish, for all XJ550 Seca models, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ650RJ Seca and XJ650 Turbo models, XJ750RL, XJ750P (37H model), XJ700-X and XJ750-X models, XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F models. Use 2 per retaining bolt (4 per bike) on both the left and right side lower fork tubes. NOTE: XJ700-X and XJ750-X models only use 1 of the washers per bike). Each:
$ 3.95
HCP26189 Aftermarket front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt FLAT WASHER, alloy steel, black finish, for all XJ550 Seca models, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ650RJ Seca and XJ650 Turbo models, XJ750RL, XJ750P (37H model), XJ700-X and XJ750-X models, XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F models. Use 2 per retaining bolt (4 per bike) on both the left and right side lower fork tubes. NOTE: XJ700-X and XJ750-X models only use 1 of the washers per bike). Each:
$ 2.95
HCP2185 OEM front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt LOCK WASHER, use 1 per bike on the following models: all XJ550 Maxim models, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Maxim models, all XJ700 models, all 1982-83 XJ750 Maxim models, XJ750-X, and XJ1100 models. Use 2 per bike on the following models: all 1981 XJ550 Seca, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ650RJ Seca and XJ650 Turbo models, XJ750-D, XJ750P (37H model), and XJ900RK, RL, and F models. Each:
$ 6.95
HCP16209 Aftermarket front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt LOCK WASHER, zinc-plated alloy steel, use 1 per bike on the following models: all XJ550 Maxim models, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Maxim models, all XJ700 models, all 1982-83 XJ750 Maxim models, XJ750-X, and XJ1100 models. Use 2 per bike on the following models: all 1981 XJ550 Seca, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ650RJ Seca and XJ650 Turbo models, XJ750-D, XJ750P (37H model), and XJ900RK, RL, and F models. Each:
$ 2.95
HCP16100 Aftermarket front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt LOCK WASHER, 18-8 stainless-steel with a bright finish, use 1 per bike on the following models: all XJ550 Maxim models, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Maxim models, all XJ700 models, all 1982-83 XJ750 Maxim models, XJ750-X, and XJ1100 models. Use 2 per bike on the following models: all 1981 XJ550 Seca, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ650RJ Seca and XJ650 Turbo models, XJ750-D, XJ750P (37H model), and XJ900RK, RL, and F models. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP16102 Aftermarket front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt LOCK WASHER, black-oxide coated alloy steel, use 1 per bike on the following models: all XJ550 Maxim models, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Maxim models, all XJ700 models, all 1982-83 XJ750 Maxim models, XJ750-X, and XJ1100 models. Use 2 per bike on the following models: all 1981 XJ550 Seca, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ650RJ Seca and XJ650 Turbo models, XJ750-D, XJ750P (37H model), and XJ900RK, RL, and F models. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP3494 OEM front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt NUT, use 1 per bike on the following models: all XJ550 Maxim models, all XJ650 (except Midnight Maxim) models, all XJ700 non-X models, all 1982-83 XJ750 Maxim, XJ750-D, and XJ1100 models. Use 2 per bike on the following models: all XJ550 Seca, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ750RL, all XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F models, and 1979 XS1100 Special models. Each:
$ 3.95
HCP24037 Aftermarket front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt NUT, made from 18/8 stainless steel, use 1 per bike on the following models: all XJ550 Maxim models, all XJ650 (except Midnight Maxim) models, all XJ700 non-X models, all 1982-83 XJ750 Maxim, XJ750-D, and XJ1100 models. Use 2 per bike on the following models: all XJ550 Seca, 1984-85 FJ600, all XJ650 Euro models, XJ750RL, all XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F models, and 1979 XS1100 Special models. Each:
$ 2.95
HCP4821 OEM front axle shaft-to-lower tube retaining bolt NUT, use 1 per bike on the following models: all XJ700-X and XJ750-X models. Each:
$ 8.95
Lower Fork Tube Warning Decals:
Note that the XJ700-X and XJ750-X models used both the HCP8500 and the HCP8105 decals on the left lower fork tube.
HCP8500 Aftermarket suspension ID DECAL, small black rectangular decal with silver lettering "KYB", used as follows:
- mounts directly above the lower fork tube drain screw and faces the rear of the bike. Use 1 on the left side fork tube on XJ550 Maxim, all XJ650 (except Turbo) models, all XJ700 and XJ750-X models, use 1 on the right side fork tube on XJ550 Seca (Noth American) models, and 1 on the left side fork tube on XJ550 Euro models.
- mounts directly above the lower fork tube hose routing bracket boss and faces the rear of the bike. Use 1 on the left side fork tube on all YX600 Radian models.
- mounts directly below the lower vertical adjuster stop peg on the rear shock absorbers. Use 1 per shock on all XJ550 models and all XJ650 (except Turbo) models original rear shocks.
Each:
$ 12.95
HCP8105 Aftermarket AIR SUSPENSION WARNING DECAL, small clear rectangular decal with black lettering and border, mounts directly above the right lower fork tube drain screw and faces the rear of the bike on XJ750 Maxim and Midnight Maxim forks tubes, on the left lower fork tube facing outwards (between the lower caliper mounting bolt and the front axle hole) on all XJ700-X and XJ750-X models, and is also used on XJ650 Turbo and XJ1100 rear air shock absorbers.
$ 11.95
FORK SYSTEM SERVICE TOOLS:
Assembly and Dis-assembly Tools:
NOTE: many of these tools are available for short term rental, please see the “rental” section within the THE TOOLBOX section of our catalog at:
http://xjbikes.com/forums/index.php?threads/xj-parts-catalog-section-p-the-toolbox.44630
and review the availability and procedures in the TOOL RENTAL section.
w) Lower Fork Tube DAMPER ROD RETAINING TOOL. This long aluminum tool, with proper sized nuts on each end, is used to retain the top of the fork damper rod (in the bottom of the chrome tube) when removing or installing the damper rod retaining screw. One end has a 19mm hex and the other end has a 22mm hex, so it will fit all styles of XJ-series bikes except XJ600 Seca II, 1981-83 XJ750 Seca, XJ1100, and all XS1100 Special and Midnight Special models. This tool will make the disassembly of your upper tube from the lower tube much easier!
HCP4402 Aftermarket DAMPER ROD RETAINING TOOL.
$ 37.95
HCP9238 Aftermarket fork upper cap bolt REVERSE HEX SOCKET TOOL. This tool allows the easy removal and installation of the "inverted/reversed" hex-drive cap bolt used on the top of the inner fork tubes on all 1984 FJ600, XJ650 Turbo, XJ700 non-X, XJ750-D, XJ750P (37H) model, all XJ900RK, RL, N/FN, and F, and 1982 XZ550R Vision models.
$ 17.95
HCP26095 Aftermarket lower fork tube OIL SEAL DRIVER. split “clamshell” heavy duty design allows it to be used properly and safely install the lower tube oil seals and (where applicable) lower tube dust seals on all 38mm fork tubes (XJ600 Seca II thru 1997, XJ700 all models, and XJ750-X water-cooled models).
$ 41.95
Super-Penetrant Fluids and Lubricants:
Sometimes, the toughest part of working on a vehicle is battling the effects of time: seized fasteners, caused by rust, corrosion, and other factors, turns what should be a 5-minute effort into a 50-minute (or more) chore, complete with rounded-off, ruined, or snapped fasteners, e-z outs, heli-coil inserts, and more.........and that's just not right.
While the proper use of our various Anti-Seize products will prevent these nightmares from occurring in the future, you're stuck in the here-and-now, and the best way to handle these obstacles is to have the proper tools at the stand-by; and in the case of fastener seizure, the proper "tool" is a can or two of our SUPER PENETRATING LUBRICANTS at the ready; a couple of squirts, a little bit of time-----perhaps some heat for those really nasty situations----and you're on your way again, hopefully not too much worse for the experience.....
Great for use on all fasteners, fork tube cap bolts, intake and exhaust manifolds bolts, studs, and nuts, lock cylinder tumblers, or anywhere an un-cooperative fastener can be found. Can even be used to help un-seize frozen engines!
Be aware that these products are not your typical, garden-variety, run-of-the-mill "retail" type products; these are designed an used as industrial- and military-strength products, meaning they have special formulations that include a dollop more of the "good stuff" within them to solve the toughest seizure problems imaginable (the "good stuff" ingredients cost more, and it is those compounds that are left out of or reduced in concentration in "retail" level consumer products).
NOTE: the following product(s) can only be shipped via ground transport (which thus eliminates the postal Priority Mail, postal Express Mail, or private carrier Expedited levels of service for this item) and cannot (and will not----don't even ask!) be shipped outside of the continental USA. Additionally, there may be a per-package weight or quantity restriction, and thus multiple-unit orders of this product may have to be shipped in separate packages and will incur additional shipping charges.
HCP10331 Aftermarket standard-duty PENETRATING LUBRICANT, in a generous 16-ounce aerosol can. Oil-based lubricant penetrates down into spaces of one-millionth of an inch to handle the most reluctant seizures. Actually dissolves the rust and corrosion that causes the seizure; lubricates and displaces moisture to prevent rust re-formation. This product is what we use and recommend for freeing stuck fork tube cap bolts and other such challenging fasteners.
$ 44.95
HCP11974 Aftermarket super-duty PENETRATING LUBRICANT, in a generous 13-ounce aerosol can. Same as our standard-duty formula above, but also includes graphite to not only enhance and speed up the penetrant action, but also gets down into the pores of the metal for the greatest possible lubrication possible. The cat's-meow of penetrating fluids, can even be used to un-seize frozen engines or as an engine assembly lube! This fluid is also a great choice for use as a drive cable lubricant.
$ 46.95
HCP10333 Aftermarket extreme-duty PENETRATING LUBRICANT, in a generous 16-ounce aerosol can. Same as our standard-duty formula above, but also includes liquid silicone to enhance and speed up the penetrant action. This product is also an exceptional choice for use as a control-cable lubricant.
$ 47.95
Assembly Fluids and Lubricants:
Anti-Seize Paste:
xx1) Fastener ANTI-SEIZE PASTE. Yeah, it's smelly and makes a slippery mess on your fingers, but this stuff is a life-saver for any true wrencher, because it prevents problems down the road. Use it on any metal fastener that does not require a "loctite" thread-locker material to be used. This means on just about every fastener that is carb, engine case, or suspension-related! (except for carb upper and lower rack-mount screws and butterfly valve screws, which do require the use of a thread-lock fluid). If you think that it might, sometime, in the future, need to come off: use anti-seize compound! NOTE: the "base" metal material used in the different anti-seize pastes below do not determine what type of fastener to use such pastes on; it merely signifies what base material is used to create the anti-seize paste. You can use any "base-metal" anti-seize paste on any type of fastener and metal.
NOTE: the use of anti-seize compounds will result in a TORQUE-MULTIPLYING EFFECT……..the result of a reduction in friction between the threaded contact points……and thus fasteners treated with anti-seize compound should have their torque values reduced by at least 10-15% when installed into steel material, and up to 25% into aluminum materials or other “soft” metals” (such as spark plugs into cylinder heads, or almost any other type of fastener into the engine) …… note that this rule applies only to service manual torque specifications on fasteners that are not indicated to be treated with anti-seize fluid by the factory …. if the factory manual specifies the use of an anti-seize coating, then the specified torque value for that fitting already takes into account the “reduced torque” necessary.
http://raskcycle.com/techtip/webdoc14.html
http://www.cncexpo.com/MetricBoltTorqueNm.aspx
http://www.bmwmotorcycletech.info/sparkplugs.htm
http://www.antiseize.com/pdf/torque_specifications.pdf
HCP1264 Aftermarket fastener ANTI-SEIZE PASTE, standard grade aluminum-based in a 1-ounce squeeze tube, for smaller jobs.
$ 8.95
HCP29921 Aftermarket fastener ANTI-SEIZE PASTE, standard grade aluminum-based in a 4-gram pillow pack, for individual jobs (enough for a single carb rack, or front-end rebuild, brake system rebuild, etc.)
$ 3.95
HCP1265 Aftermarket fastener ANTI-SEIZE PASTE, standard grade aluminum-based formula in a 4-ounce tub with a brush-lid, for larger jobs.
$ 9.95
HCP9784 Aftermarket fastener ANTI-SEIZE PASTE, standard grade aluminum-based formula in an 8-ounce tub with a brush-lid, a lifetime supply for your motorcycle!
$ 13.95
HCP9763 Aftermarket fastener ANTI-SEIZE PASTE, standard-grade copper-based formula in an 8-ounce tub with a brush-lid, a lifetime supply for your motorcycle!
$ 13.95
HCP9764 Aftermarket fastener ANTI-SEIZE PASTE, premium-grade nickel-based formula in an 8-ounce tub with a brush-lid, a lifetime supply for your motorcycle!
$ 19.95
xx2) The next most important tool: fastener THREAD LOCKER FLUIDS. Use on any fastener that you don't normally ever remove, to make sure that it stays that way. Comes in a variety of formulas, each one designed for a specific use as explained below. NOTE: the damper rod retaining bolt (in the very bottom of the fork tube lower leg, screwing up into the bottom of the damper rod) requires the use of the HCP1267 / HCP27756 medium-strength or the HCP1268 high-strength thread-locking fluid. Yamaha recommend the high-strength fluid, but we’ve found that the medium-strength fluid works as well and makes future dis-assembly a bit easier.
HCP1266 Low Strength THREAD LOCKER FLUID, 6ml squeeze tube. This is a semi-permanent formula that provides moderate vibration-loosening resistance, while still allowing for easy disassembly of the fastener with hand tools. This formula is recommended for upper and lower carb rack mount screws and the butterfly valve-to-throttle shaft retaining screws. A little bit goes a long way.......
$ 11.95
HCP1267 Semi-Permanent THREAD LOCKER FLUID, 6ml squeeze tube. This is semi-permanent formula that provides good vibration-loosening resistance, while still allowing for easy disassembly of the fastener with hand tools. This formula is recommended for use with 6-20mm fasteners.
$ 11.95
HCP27756 Semi-Permanent THREAD LOCKER FLUID, 0.5ml squeeze tube. This is semi-permanent formula that provides good vibration-loosening resistance, while still allowing for easy disassembly of the fastener with hand tools. This formula is recommended for use with 6-20mm fasteners. Small single-use tube is great for, well, small jobs!
$ 4.95
HCP1268 Permanent THREAD LOCKER FLUID, 6ml squeeze tube. This is a high-strength formula that provides superior vibration-loosening resistance, and requires the use of heat or special tools to break loose the fastener for disassembly.
$ 11.95
HCP1269 Permanent THREAD LOCKER FLUID, 6ml squeeze tube. This is both a high-strength AND high-heat formula that provides superior vibration-loosening resistance, and requires the use of heat or special tools to break loose the fastener for disassembly.
$ 11.95
NOTE: the following product(s) can only be shipped via ground transport (which thus eliminates the postal Priority Mail, postal Express Mail, or private carrier Expedited levels of service for this item) and cannot (and will not----don't even ask!) be shipped outside of the continental USA. Additionally, there may be a per-package weight or quantity restriction, and thus multiple-unit orders of this product may have to be shipped in separate packages and will incur additional shipping charges.
HCP20860 Aftermarket industrial-strength ASSEMBLY LUBE, in a standard 12-ounce aerosol can. Heavy-duty formula includes graphite to not only enhance and speed up the penetrant action, but also gets down into the pores of the metal for the greatest possible lubrication possible. Won't wash away, protect against rust and corrosion, stable from 0-degrees up to 250-F. This fluid is also a great choice for use as a drive cable lubricant.
$ 41.95
HCP20862 Aftermarket super-duty ASSEMBLY LUBE, in a generous 10-ounce aerosol can. The cat's-meow of lubricants, infused with pure moly disulfide, it goes on wet and then dries in 1-2 hours to a super-slick, high-pressure, hi-temp, bearing-like finish which provides the ultimate level of protection. Prevents rust and corrosion, won't wash off, throw off, and won't attract dust or dirt. Surfaces must be clean and dry of previous oils, etc. before application. Can even be used as an engine, tranny, and drivetrain assembly lube!
$ 44.95
HCP20863 Aftermarket super-duty GRAPHITE LUBE, in a generous 10-ounce aerosol can. The 800-pound gorilla of lubricants, it's infused with pure graphite, goes on wet, and then dries in 10 minutes to a super-slick, high-pressure, bearing-like finish which provides the ultimate level of protection. Prevents rust, won't wash off, throw off, and won't attract dust or dirt. Surfaces must be clean and dry of previous oils, etc. before application. Can be used as an engine assembly lube, bearing or bushing pre-lube, great for lock cylinders, and all metallic sliding surfaces. Use where dusty or dirty conditions render oil-based lubricants ineffective or undesirable.
$ 42.95
Fork Tube Cleaning and Polishing:
HCP28489 Fork Tubes DEEP REACH CLEANING BRUSH. This 36" long brush features polyester bristles that will reach deep inside the forks tubes to clean away grit and oil sludge residue that cannot otherwise be reached or disturbed. Has a comfortable easy-grip plastic handle and flexible twisted-wire shaft. .Use with your favorite cleaning solvents to get the insides of the fork tubes free of contaminants.
$ 39.99
ft4) These stainless-steel, bristle-wire DE-BURRING BRUSHES will work wonders on the upper cap bolt area on both the threaded and the non-threaded style of fork tubes. Tubes that use threaded cap bolt (all XJ650 Turbo, all XJ700 models, XJ750-X models, XJ750 Maxim and Midnight Maxim, XJ900RK, and XJ1100 models) should use the HCP10223 butterfly brush; non-threaded tubes can use either the HCP10222 spiral brush or the HCP10223 butterfly brush. Both style brushes have stems that are designed to be used in a standard power drill, and should be used at 850 rpm's or less. These brushes will make quick and meaningful work of the cleaning and polishing of this critical area on your upper fork tubes.
HCP10222 Aftermarket stainless-steel double-density spiral DE-BURRING BRUSH, for use on fork tubes without a threaded cap bolt.
$ 11.95
HCP10223 Aftermarket stainless-steel high-density "butterfly-wings" DE-BURRING BRUSH, for use on fork tubes with or without threaded cap bolts.
$ 11.95
FORK OIL:
Unlike motor oil or gear oil, fork oil's major purpose is not lubrication.....rather, it acts as part of the suspension system, providing both damping and rebound control functions. The different "weight" or viscosity of fork oils allows you to modify the ride and handling characteristics of your bike in a fairly simple way.
And yes, it IS a lubricant also!
Although many people----including, unbelievably, Yamaha itself----recommends the use of engine motor oil as a substitute for fork oil, this is not a very good idea. Engine oils (or any multi-viscosity oil) uses additives and detergents that, while wonderful in for their intended purposes inside an engine block, tranny case, or rear drive unit, are not such a good idea inside forks. Forks operate at a much lower temperature and temperature RANGE than engine and drivetrains do, and thus do not need all those additives. And fork oil also tends to contain higher percentages of molybdenum disulfide and anti-foaming agents than engine or gear oil, both of which are very important to proper fork operation.
As a small example.......most motor oils are of a multi-viscosity nature (such as 10W30) which change their viscosity in relation to their temperature (thin when cool, thicker as they warm). A very necessary and useful feature for an engine, where you do not want your oil thinning out as the engine warms up. Not such a good idea for your suspension----unless for some reason you WANT your handling characteristics to change (get stiffer) as the forks heat up!
Proper fork oil levels and scheduled change intervals are important for fork performance and fork part longevity.....water contamination, as well as particulate wear will accumulate in fork oil, and since there is no oil filtering mechanism within your forks, the only way to get the grit and gunk out (before it chews up your oil seals and slider bearings!) is to change your fork fluid regularly. Yamaha recommends a fork fluid change every 10,000 miles or 24 months (all models except XJ700's), or every 16,000 miles or 24 months (all XJ700 and XJ750-X models). If you just bought a used bike, we recommend you do a fluid change as soon as possible, because just like other routine maintenance tasks (besides engine oil changes), this is one that has very likely been ignored for the last 10-12 years!
HINT: there’s a puddle of fluid under your wheel, in the area of the brake caliper. Unless the source of the leak is fully obvious, how can you tell if it’s brake fluid of fork oil? Try to mix a few drops of water into the fluid; fork oil (or engine/gear oil) won’t mix and the water will “ball up”; brake fluid will integrate with water and absorb the water.
Fork oil capacities and recommended weights are as follows. The amounts listed are per fork tube:
XJ550 Maxim: 272cc or 9.20 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil.
XJ550 Seca: 230cc or 7.78 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil.
1980-81 XJ650 Maxim and Midnight Maxim: 262cc or 8.86 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil.
1982-84 XJ650 Maxim: 278cc or 9.40 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil.
1982 XJ650RJ Seca: 236cc or 7.98 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil. Fork oil level is specified as 400mm (15.75") below the top of the tube without the spring installed, forks fully collapsed.
1982 XJ650LJ Turbo: 238cc or 8.04 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil. Fork oil level is specified as 180mm (7.09") below the top of the tube without the spring installed, forks fully collapsed.
1983 XJ650LK Turbo: unknown.
1985-86 XJ700 non-X: 383cc or 12.96 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil.
1985-86 XJ700-X: 389cc or 13.16 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil.
1982 XJ750 Maxim: 257cc or 8.69 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil.
1983 XJ750 Maxim and Midnight Maxim: 257cc or 8.69 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil. NOTE: owner's manual states that the fork oil capacity is 278cc (9.40 fluid ounces). It is unknown which measurement is correct.
1981-83 XJ750 Seca: 309cc or 10.45 fluid ounces. 20W fork oil.
1983 XJ750 E-II Seca or 1984 XJ750RL Seca: 286cc or 9.67 fluid ounces. 5W fork oil. Fork oil level is specified as 168mm (6.61") below the top of the tube without the spring installed, forks fully collapsed.
1983 XJ900RK Seca: 286cc or 9.67 fluid ounces. 5W fork oil. Fork oil level is specified as 164mm (6.46") below the top of the tube without the spring installed, forks fully collapsed.
1982-84 XJ1100 Maxim and Midnight Maxim: 210cc or 7.10 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil. Fork oil level is specified as 210mm (8.27") below the top of the tube without the spring installed, forks fully collapsed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the above fork oil VOLUMES are for use only when using the stock fork springs. The use of aftermarket performance front fork coil springs will change those volumes, since aftermarket springs are thicker than stock----and thus displace more oil. Using the stock oil fluid VOLUME with aftermarket fork springs is a sure way to OVERFILL your forks, with the very real possibility of blowing out fork seals.
Unlike with your engine oil, where a bit too much or too little oil volume in the crankcase is not really a significant concern, with fork oil, too much or too little can cause real problems (too much oil can result in blown oil seals and a stiff, harsh ride, while too little oil volume results in excessive foaming, a soft mushy ride with possible bottoming, and erratic fork performance and lots of front end "dive" upon braking).
A better way to determine the amount of fork oil that is needed and necessary is via the measurement of the fork oil LEVEL within the tubes.....sort of like measuring the oil level with a dipstick. Yamaha does not specify this level for all models; and in any case, if using aftermarket springs, the factory oil level recommendation is not always useful. The maximum oil level should be 5-1/2" (140mm) below the top of the inner fork tube, measured with all internal fork tube components installed EXCEPT FOR THE SPRINGS, and with the inner fork tube fully collapsed into the lower (outer) tube.
In order to be as accurate as possible, we recommend the use of a suitable measuring device, such as the HCP1728 oil level syringe listed further below.
And finally, the fork oil viscosity can be changed from the factory recommendations to give a softer or firmer ride.......the lower the viscosity, the thinner the oil, and the softer the ride (i.e. 5W oil is thinner than 10W which is thinner than 20W, etc.) In this regard, you would certainly be correct in thinking of fork oil as a suspension "tuning tool"! Note that a thicker oil viscosity will have much more effect on the fork "rebound" characteristics than it will on the fork compression dampening function.
A great primer on "tuning" your forks via adjusting the oil levels can be seen at:
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-89918.html
while the theory and science and practical applications of tuning your suspension via using differing viscosities of fork oil can is revealed at:
http://www.peterverdone.com/archive/lowspeed.htm
NOTE: the following product(s) can only be shipped via ground transport (which thus eliminates the postal Priority Mail, postal Express Mail, or private carrier Expedited levels of service for this item) and cannot (and will not----don't even ask!) be shipped outside of the continental USA. Additionally, there may be a per-package weight or quantity restriction, and thus multiple-unit orders of this product may have to be shipped in separate packages and will incur additional shipping charges.
ffo3) Red Line Oil products line of SYNTHETIC FORK OILS are some of the best, highest-performance fork oils developed specifically for this purpose. They provide exceptional shear lubrication, are highly resistant to any viscosity changes, and provide excellent seal lubrication as well as very high anti-foaming properties. All of these oils are completely compatible with each other, which means that different weights can safely be mixed with each other to create "custom-weights" of fork oil for the utmost in suspension tuning flexibility. NOTE: oils, if mixed for a different viscosity, should be done in a large enough batch to provide enough oil for both front forks. You do NOT want to be running different oil viscosity's in the left and right fork tubes!
Also, do not mix different brands, styles, or types of oils........you can only safely mix forks oils together from one manufacturer!
HCP1563 Red Line high-performance SYNTHETIC FORK OILS 0W (zero weight, "like water"), 16 ounce bottle (473cc), clear. Each bottle:
$ 22.95
HCP1564 Red Line high-performance SYNTHETIC FORK OIL 2.5W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc), blue. Each bottle:
$ 22.95
HCP1258 Red Line high-performance SYNTHETIC FORK OIL 5W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc), amber. Each bottle:
$ 22.95
HCP1259 Red Line high-performance SYNTHETIC FORK OIL 10W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc), red. Each bottle:
$ 22.95
HCP1263 Red Line high-performance SYNTHETIC FORK OIL 30W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc), orange. NOTE: this oil is similar in viscosity to what most other oil manufacturers call "20W" oil. Each bottle:
$ 22.95
ffo4) PJ1 products line of TUNER FORK OILS are exceptional quality, value-priced fork oils developed specifically for motorcycle suspensions. All of these oils are completely compatible with each other, which means that different weights can safely be mixed with each other to create "custom-weights" of fork oil for the utmost in suspension tuning flexibility. NOTE: oils, if mixed for a different viscosity, should be done in a large enough batch to provide enough oil for both front forks. You do NOT want to be running different oil viscosity's in the left and right fork tubes!
Also, do not mix different brands, styles, or types of oils........you can only safely mix forks oils together from one manufacturer!
HCP10360 PJ1 products TUNER FORK OIL 2.5W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc). Each bottle:
$ 19.95
HCP10362 PJ1 products TUNER FORK OIL 5W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc). Each bottle:
$ 19.95
HCP10364 PJ1 products TUNER FORK OIL 7.5W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc). Each bottle:
$ 19.95
HCP10366 PJ1 products TUNER FORK OIL 10W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc). Each bottle:
$ 19.95
HCP10368 PJ1 products TUNER FORK OIL 15W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc). Each bottle:
$ 19.95
HCP10370 PJ1 products TUNER FORK OIL 20W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc). Each bottle:
$ 19.95
HCP10372 PJ1 products TUNER FORK OIL 30W, 16 ounce bottle (473cc). Each bottle:
$ 19.95
Fork Tube Oil Level Gauges:
HCP1728 Fork tube oil fluid level measurement GAUGE AND SYRINGE. This handy tool makes the measurement of the fork oil level easy and accurate. NOTE: the proper amount of fork oil is determined via the measurement of the fork oil LEVEL (distance below the very top of the inner tube) rather than a volume AMOUNT of oil specification. Too little oil will make the ride mushy, while too much oil makes the ride harsh (and can blow out the oil seals!)
$ 37.95
ffl4) Aftermarket fork oil measurement GRADUATED CYLINDERS. The best way to measure the precise amount of fork oil fluid is via the use of these lab-quality measurement cylinders. Available in either transparent (clear) or translucent (cloudy) durable plastic construction, they all have easy-to-read scale numerals (milliliters) and feature a "non-wetting" inner surface coating that prevents the concave "meniscus" from forming at the top of the fluid, thus insuring a much more accurate level reading. Large bases insure stability while large spouts make "the pour" easy and prevent messy drips. Very useful device to have for front fork oil changes.
HCP10741 Aftermarket fork oil GRADUATED CYLINDER, 250ml capacity, translucent (cloudy).
$ 16.95
HCP10744 Aftermarket fork oil GRADUATED CYLINDER, 250ml capacity, transparent (clear).
$ 27.95
HCP10742 Aftermarket fork oil GRADUATED CYLINDER, 500ml capacity, translucent (cloudy).
$ 19.95
HCP10745 Aftermarket fork oil GRADUATED CYLINDER, 500ml capacity, transparent (clear).
$ 39.95
HCP10743 Aftermarket fork oil GRADUATED CYLINDER, super-sized 1000ml capacity, translucent (cloudy), with convenient side handle to insure steady pouring.
$ 59.95
Fork Tube Air Pressure Tool and Gauge:
HCP9196 Aftermarket AIR VALVE STEM TOOL, handy 4-in-1 tool allows you to properly remove and insert the stem core, and also clean/chase/re-thread the internal and external stem threads.
$ 5.95
HCP9108 Aftermarket air-assisted forks LOW PRESSURE AIR GAUGE, heavy-duty 0-20 psi pencil (stick) pressure gauge marked in 1/2-psi increments, perfect for checking fork air pressures on models so equipped. Very high quality and much more accurate than standard tire pressure gauges, which is very important on the fork pressures as an imbalance between the fork pressure can lead to steering and stability issues, while too much pressure will blow out the lower tube oil seals!
$ 7.95