1985 250 r fork seals

[badasskfx]

could sombody tell me what weight oil goes in the forks and how much? i need to replace the fork seals. while im in there im going to re lube the caliper slides and goose neck bearings. any thing else i should look for while i have the front end torn down? also can i just pump air into the forks from a reguler pump. how many pounds should they have or is that for bleeding all the air out? i do not have the bible on this model yet and im a bit confused. thanks guys

[TravEX]

Use ATF (automatic tranmission fluid) Dexron 3. You can also use 10W fork oil. I've always used ATF.

[DeePa]

0 psi

13.5 oz of atf

replace the fork oil seal and dust seal while its apart

[badasskfx]

atf thats odd. thanks for replies ill get on this tonight.

[badasskfx]

is it 13.5 per fork?

[DeePa]

yeah per fork

[don250r]

atf??
its NOT an automatic transmission!
10W, 15W, 20W fork oil goes in the forks!

[TravEX]

Per the Honda manual, ATF is a competent substitiute. That's all I've ever used.

don250r, check out the 'Spookefest ride' in the Local riding forum, the ride is here in AR.

Travis