Shrader Valve on Fork Fluid Filler
Posted: 07 Jul 2022 18:37
I changed the fluid on the front forks on my 501XE Camel (the old fluid looked just fine - so that's good). Put in standard 10W oil.
I have the factory manual, which leaves out a few details on this bike it seems. When I pulled off the covers at the top of the forks, I found that the fill ports had shrader valves on them. There was effectively no pressure in the system, but the manual also doesn't talk about it. Before I add air and blow anything up, I'm wondering if these have an intended use, like being able to firm up the front forks without changing fluid?
Any insight appreciated.
I have the factory manual, which leaves out a few details on this bike it seems. When I pulled off the covers at the top of the forks, I found that the fill ports had shrader valves on them. There was effectively no pressure in the system, but the manual also doesn't talk about it. Before I add air and blow anything up, I'm wondering if these have an intended use, like being able to firm up the front forks without changing fluid?
Any insight appreciated.