Changing Out Fork Gators?

L.A.B. said:

It should only be necessary to drop the sliders off the stanchions (lower, and upper bushes and slider extension) to change the gaiters.

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And IMHO it's way better than pulling the tubes. Leaves the yokes in alignment, no chance of screwing up the O-rings holding the fork ears in place, only one bolt per leg to remove.

Dan1950 said:

I'm pulling the tubes today to replace the gators.

I might as well change the fluid. Can I just upturn the removed tube and pour out the old fluid?

What is the refill capacity?

Any recommendations on a suitable oil?

I have always used ATF.

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Dan,
I would remove the drain plug while you have it removed along with just turning it upside down.The factory book says 150cc. I use 10W RedLine fork oil but that is just a personal preference
Mike

I don't know what I had in mine. I changed it, as it was probably 8yrs old. I put Silkolene 20W fork oil in. It transformed the feel. Still comfortable, but much more feedback and precise feel to the bars. It's a personal thing though, just like seat foam.

Filled each leg with 5oz of Type F ATF and installed the new short gators.