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Fork oil capacity

Started by Indyboy15, Jun 11, 2024, 08:09 AM

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Indyboy15

Hello everyone! I am having the hardest time finding consistent fork fluid capacity for my 2004 CB250 Nighthawk. Is 8 ounces per fork the proper amount? That would be about 237cc per fork tube. Thanks in advance!

mollusc

Is the value provided in your Honda service manual?
I never add fork oil based on capacity, since it can be tricky to measure such specific values using home equipment.  Most manuals will also provide a fluid height, which is easier to measure.  It's also more important to have both sides even than it is to have both sides have the same volume.
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Pete in PA

There should be a height to measure in the manual.  Springs out, fork completely collapsed.
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