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02-27-2012, 08:50 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
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How do I drain the fork oil 89 yz250.
Hi, there does not seem to be a drain, is anyone familiar with this job?
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02-28-2012, 09:48 AM
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I Survived The '60s
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You probably need to take the forks apart.
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02-28-2012, 04:43 PM
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take the forks off, remove caps, turn upside down
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02-28-2012, 05:36 PM
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don't forget to pump 'em for a while to get all the fluid out....
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02-28-2012, 08:30 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
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Damn, why not just put a drain on them! At the factory you know...
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02-29-2012, 02:16 AM
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Quote:
, go to the parts catalog they have 98% of their bikes there
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02-29-2012, 03:45 AM
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Beastly Adventurer
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That's not a drain plug it holds the fork together. It's a cartridge fork. You need to purge the cartridge. Disassemble and clean is the best way especially with a fork that old.
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02-29-2012, 04:35 PM
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I Survived The '60s
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Technology is a real bitch ain't it.....
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