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How much oil goes in the front fork?

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It varies from bike to bike. Check your owner's or service manual for specific measurements. It is usually around 500 ml per fork.

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When the article says repeat the process on the other leg does it mean the ones at the back or the one at the front on the other side?

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The one on the other side, since there are two forks at the front of each motorcycle. The rear suspension is usually a spring, not a fork.

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Is it necessary to replace both fork seals if only one starts leaking?

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No, but it's probably worth it so you don't have to disassemble the front end again in case the second starts leaking.

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How long should this take on average?

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If you have the right tools, and the parts are in good condition, it should take no more than 2 hours. Patience is the key to have a clean fork tube before reinstallation.

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