XBR forks.

[el vencejo]

Seems that ATF is very roughy equivalent to 10W.
Honda recommend 7,5W in mine but I use 5W with less airgap: responsive with less dive under braking

[pete]

Does anyone know where i can get a replacement copper washer and what size it is? Don't want to have to do the job twice just to size it up.
                                                           
                                                                                        Cheers,Pete.

[SteveC#222]

8mm

According to the part catalogue it should be Part No 90544 283 000

Available from David Silver Spares at 45p each

http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/by-part-number/partnumber_9421/

[pete]

Thats done the job for me.As proved once again..this site has many people willing to give their knowledge and time for a great many thankful in need of advice bikers.With the odd joke thrown in of course. 

                                                                                                  Thanks for all the help, Pete.

[SteveC#222]

No prob mate!

if you need the workshop/parts manuals and a load of other XBR/GB stuff on CD PM me you're address.

[pete]

Thanks Steve,i have a download manual as a desk top.That does me usually.But now and then we all need a little advice on things we are not certain of.A very kind offer for the tech stuff.

                                                                                         Hoping the weather holds,Pete.

[pete]

Hi Steve, could you just check the link to the washer you sent me as the part numbers and size did not seem to match.Just double checking as i do not normally order parts like this and want to be sure,not questioning your knowledge but doesn't say 8mm fork washer.Just me i guess.

                                                                              Regards,Pete.

[pigafetta]

Hi Pete

The part number I have is 90544-283-000. It's listed as 'Washer SPL. 8mm' on www.cmsnl.com.

Regards,
Dave B

[SteveC#222]

Yep, that is the part no for the washer that fits on the allen bolt in the bottom of the fork leg.  If you phone Dave Silver's you can ask them to check, I've always found them very helpful.

[pete]

Oval screw is what your last quote come up with?Copy and pasted pigafettas number onto Dave silvers parts list and HEY....BINGO! 45p washer with £1.95 delivery...weighing in at 12kg got myself a bleedin bargain i hope. Just rambling , If it does the job i thank all for the help i received.Computers can be a real source of fun for us Mensa uninitiated.

                                                                                         Sixpence non the richer,Pete.

[Fuzz]

12 kg

How many have you ordered ??

[guest7]

12 kg

How many have you ordered ??

Aha! he's an XBR stock hoarder like me! 

GC

[guest1130]

So, resurrecting an ancient topic. But a related reply is allowed to do that.

I'm in the deep here. I can't get the bottom bolt of the fork off. I can spin it both ways, but it won't come undone. I got the other one off and looked into the design - the bottom bolt is attatched to the piston and the piston is attatched to... wait - nothing?!

I can see the repair manuals advice to keep the spring tensioned while undoing the bolt because apparently the only thing holding the piston in place is the tension of the spring? So now I'm spinning the bolt AND the piston when trying to undo the bolt..

So... the fork leg is useless now since it's leaking and I can't remove the bolt to replace the copper washer. If you have an answer, I'd be one happy camper.

[guest7]

What you may need to do is find someone with an air (or electric) impact gun and get them to try undoing the bolt with the (complete) fork upside down and compressed as much as you can manage.

There's probably a Honda special tool to stop the damper turning but the above method has always worked for me (admittedly with someone more qualified using the gun).

GC

[pete]

Hi all, just to confirm a few points on how it went on the forks. Luckily the bolts came straight out and the washers straight on no problems since.I undone the bottom bolts then the same with the top nuts. To my suprise and probably not good, there was no resistance against the caps and all just stayed in place.After draining the legs and replacing the bottom bolts i used castrol ATF oil ( TQ D111) from the local car shop to refill (£8.99 for 1 ltr). Top nuts back on and gave it a test ride up and down the road.It seemed a bit soft still so added an extra 50ml to each fork.This was probably due to the springs being a bit worn i would guess and compensating with a bit more oil. In the back of my mind i was hoping it wouldn't cause a seal leak from too much pressure from the extra oil,but, all is good.

                                                                              hope you sort it soon, Pete.