Specifications

Front forks
Travel:
K75 S, any model with 'S' suspension 135 mm (5.32 in)
All other models 185 mm (7.28 in)
Stanchion OD 41.325 - 41.350 mm (1.6270 - 1.6280 in)
Lower leg ID 41.400 - 41.439 mm (1.6299 - 1.6315 in)
Stanchion/lower leg clearance 0.050 - 0.114 mm (0.0020 - 0.0045 in)
Stanchion maximum warpage 0.100 mm (0.0039 in)
Stanchion installed height (test length) - from top of stanchion to top machined surface of bottom yoke 180 mm (7.0866 in)
Fork spring free length:
Top spring - K75 S. any model with 'S' suspension N/Av
Main spring - K75 ~ any model with 'S' suspension N/Av
Main spring - all other models 395 - 401 mm (15.5512 - 15.7874 in)
Main spring wire diameter 4.67 - 4.73 mm (0.1839 - 0.1862 in)
Fork oil capacity - per leg:
K75 S, any model with 'S' suspension 280 ± 10 cc (9.86 ± 0.35 lmp fl oz. 9.4 7 ± 0.34 US fl oz)
K100, all other 75 models 330 ± 10cc(11.62 ± 0.351mpfloz,11.16 ± 0.34USfloz)
K100 RS, K100 RT, K100 LT, K100 RS, K100 RT and K100 LT 360 ± 10 cc (12.67 ± 0.35 lmp fl oz, 12.17 ± 0.34 US fl oz)
Recommended fork oil:
Manufacturer: Type:
Aral 1010 shock absorber oil
Aral P3441 shock absorber oil
Bel-Ray SAE 5 Fork Oil (with 'Seal Swell')
BP Aero Hydraulic
BP-Olex HLP 2849
Castrol Fork Oil Extra Light
Castrol DB Hydraulic Fluid
Castrol 1 /-318 Shock Absorber Oil
Castrol LHM - only for temperatures below 0°C (32°F)
Castrol AWH 15
Esso Univis 13 Telefork Oil
Golden Spectro Suspension Fluid Very Light
Mobil Aero HFA shock absorber oil
Mobil DTE 11 shock absorber oil
Premium Fork Lubricant Spectro SAE10 - for competition use only
Shell Aero Fluid 4
Shell 4001 shock absorber oil
Wack Chemie SAE 5 (red) high-performance telescopic fork oil
Torque wrench settings 75 models 100 models
Component Nm lbf ft Nm lbf ft
Steering stem top bolt - early 75 models, all 100 models 74 ± 5 54,5 ± 5 80 59
Steering stem locking sleeve - late 75 models 45 ± 3 33 ± 2 N/App N/App
Locking sleeve locknut - late 75 models 45 ± 3 33 ± 2 N/App N/App
Steering head bearing adjusting knurled circular nut - all models Tightened until free play is just removed from bearings
Handlebar clamp bolts 22 ± 2 16,5 ± 1,5 N/Av N/Av
Handlebar mirror retaining nuts 16 ± 3 12 ± 2 N/Av N/Av
Fork oil filler plug 15 ± 2 11 ± 1,5 8 6
Top yoke pinch bolts 21 ± 2 15,5 ± 1,5 24 18
Fluidbloc retaining screws or bolts 9 ± 1 6,5 ± 0,5 N/App N/App
Bottom yoke pinch bolt 43 ± 3 32 ± 2 47 34,5
Fork brace/lower leg mounting bolts 21 ± 2 15,5 ± 1,5 21 ± 2 15,5 ± 1,5
Damper rod Allen screw 20 ± 2 15 ± 1,5 N/Av N/Av
Fork oil drain plug 9 ± 1 6,5 ± 0,5 9 6,5
Stand mounting bracket/gearbox bolts 41 ± 5 30 ± 4 N/Av N/Av
Centre and side stand pivots 41 ± 5 30 ± 5 N/Av N/Av
Footrest plate/gearbox bolts 15 ± 2 11,5 ± 1,5 N/Av N/Av
Pillion footrest/footrest plate retaining nuts 29 ± 3 21,5 ± 2 N/Av N/Av
Rear brake pedal pivot 25 ± 3 18,5 ± 2 N/Av N/Av
Fairing mounting bracket/steering head screws or bolts - K75 S 9 ± 1 6,5 ± 0,5 N/App N/App

 

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