bry2254

I do have a owners manual, but I can not find out what type of fluid to put in the front forks and how much? Any help would be nice!
Thank's Bry

MSchu

wow... on an 83? I just can't rememebr that far back, if you can not find it online try a GOOD local dealer... if they are knowledgable they will help you out. wait was there a 1000 in 83? sure this is not a 900?

bry2254

Yup, There are only a few left. 5-gears low, and 5-gears high. They only made them one year, I am not sure why. But it is a beast compared to bike's now a day's, very heavy, but I drive 11 mile's to work every day, and 11 back, and it is a great cruiser. But then again, I have never driven a goldwing, so I can not compare.
Thank's for the reply, Bry
All highway mile's-cruises best about 75, I have been stupid and gave it a little once in a while, and it has no problem hitting 100, but I am a little older, and not really into the speed. Just a little more comfortable drive.

MSchu

IC yes your right, cb1000 in 83. well sorry I couldn't help you more, but you can't be as old me ... see if the local dealer can supply you with any info.
peace
Schu

colin courtney

I assume you will have found this by now, but, for the benefit of others, use Auto Transmission oil for the forks. Use a hand pump for the Air PSI, so as not to 'blow' the seals. 10-14 psi max.
Good luck

MSchu

DO NOT do that... Use fork oil NOT transmission fluid.

colin courtney

Thanks for your feedback.
Clymer recommend 10W Fork Oil or Dexron Auto Transmission fluid. CB1000 c Manual M325 page 47. I've used ATF before, on other bikes, with no detriment. If you don't agree with their suggestion can you please let us know the reason? Thanks.

raene

Agreed, just changed my forks over to Dexron ATF (82 CB750). Curious what the reasons against are, as that's what's recommended in the Clymer manual.