How to Change Fork Oil on BMW K75 / K100
Forgot to change this when I first got the bike running, and it was super noticeable when I took that long ride up to Cool, CA. So I picked up some fork oil, drained the old oil, and refilled it with fresh oil. This is an important maintenance item that often gets over looked, but its a quick job and really improves the riding experience.
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TIMESTAMPS
===========================00:00 Introduction
00:30 Using 10 weight fork oil for BMW K75
01:03 Showing the "S" Stamp on a BMW K75 S Fork
02:23 Removing BMW K75 windshield and dash pad to access the top of forks and the oil filling port
02:45 Removing fork oil filling port on BMW K75
03:30 Removing and reinstalling fork oil drain plug on BMW K75
05:45 Measuring out the proper amount of fork oil for BMW K75 and pouring into the top of the forks
06:00 Reinstall dash pad and ready for a test ride
06:40 Finished test ride on BMW K75 with freshly replaced fork oil
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Hi there. Is there no need to de/compress at any stage during draining/filling oil..?
@kintsugimoto
Ай бұрын
You have to compress the shocks during draining to make sure you get all of the old oil out. I wasn't able to film it, because it's a two-handed job :) And it's a bit messy, so make sure that you have something to direct the oil into your pan, it starts to squirt out when you compress the shocks. After I finished filling the shocks and closing the drain plug, I did bounce up and down on the front forks to get the oil distributed. Hope that helps!!
Thanks for this video, I'll be doing the fork oil on my BMW K75 very soon
@kintsugimoto
6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!! It’s a little messy, but not a difficult :) Good luck and thanks for watching !!!
@mruniverse5704
4 ай бұрын
@@kintsugimotohi. Is it really necessary to disassemble forks for refill and clean all inside the fork or i can just refill oil without it?
@kintsugimoto
4 ай бұрын
@@mruniverse5704 You can refill without taking the forks apart. There's a drain plug at the bottom and a fill plug at the top. So just drain the old oil out and refill with fresh oil at the top. Make sure to use a new crush washer and DON't over tighten :) Have Fun!!
@mruniverse5704
4 ай бұрын
@@kintsugimoto thnak you!
@kintsugimoto
4 ай бұрын
@@mruniverse5704 You're very welcome !!!
Are you able to top off the fluid? I’ve had my seals replaced twice within the last year, and they’re still leaking. Wondering if I can fill it up without having to drain it. Thank you for the video
@kintsugimoto
5 ай бұрын
You could add more fork oil easily enough from the top, but not sure how much you would need to add. If all the oil leaks out, then you can just fill it with the full recommended level. Otherwise, I'm not sure how to measure the amount the leaked out to make sure you don't overfill. WOW, two seal replacements and still having leaks? Are there any nicks on the tubes? That's the only thing I can think of that would cause that. Oh and are you using OEM seals or aftermarket? Sometimes getting the BMW ones will seal better. Thanks for watching and Good Luck !!!
Where did you source the drain and fill plug crush washers from? Thanks!
@kintsugimoto
9 ай бұрын
The best place to get them is from your local BMW motorcycle dealership. Otherwise, my local Ace Hardware store had some that were pretty close. Hope that helps :) Thanks for watching and commenting!!