Strange fork noise

[mejetski2000]

My 1990 K75S (28K miles) is doing something weird; when I stand it up after being on the side stand I hear a squeaking noise. I hear it when I pump the forks a few times but then it goes away. All fasteners are tight, no leakage on forks. I can't remember last time I changed the oil so I guess that's a good place as any to start. I'm getting conflicting info as to how much oil I should be putting in them, Clymer says 270-290 cc ? Also wonder what weight is appropriate for crappy new england roads...

TIA

Pete

[johnny]

greetings mejetski2000...

when considering the high mileage of your motobrick... and the sound you described... im thinking your motobrick is simply worn out and needs off the frame restoration and a complete overhauling...

fork stuff...

j o

[mejetski2000]

Yep, ready for the scrappers. I dug out the owners manual, said just over 9oz per leg. Priced the BMW fluid @ MAX, pretty steep $$

[billday]

Hi Jetski,

Save Max for the exotic original parts; for fork oil, this is the stuff:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XHPUGW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

[mejetski2000]

Arrgh...ordered some Maxima and syringe last night. I looked at logbook and it appears I haven't changed it since 16K miles, hopefully this stuff will quiet things down, wish I'd known about the Honda stuff sooner, have a local dealer even. Thanks for the tip.

[mejetski2000]

Well I bought the wrong Maxima oil so I guess I'll give that Honda oil a go, how much will I need ?

TIA

Pete

[johnny]

greetings...

it takes a little less than 2 full bottles...

j o