How To Harley Davidson Road King Fork Oil Change

How To Harley Davidson Fork Oil Change. This was done on my 2002 Road King. I used 15 Wt fork oil 11.1 ounces on each fork tube. So the ride would be a little stiffer with the 15 Wt. This Road King rides like new now. We removed all the chrome trim so we could change the fork oil and bleed air from fork tubes. I hope this video will help with this service on Touring models. This will work on most motorcycles. Honda Kawasaki Yamaha and Suzuki motorcycle.
Tools Needed for this service.
1 3/8 open end wrench for tube cap
1/8 Allen head for cylinder cover
#3 Phillips head for tube drain plug
15 Wt fork oil 11.1 oz for each tube
If you have any question just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.
#Harleydavidsonfix

[@spoke63]

I love how you add “patience”…that’s the tool I often lack. THANK YOU! Great videos.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. I know sometimes Patience is a hard tool to get a hold of. Thank you for watching and your sub. Spoke Spurr. Have a great holiday.

[@matt8863]

You're a good dude Rocco...I really appreciate what you do. Thanks!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Thank you for your support. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@clarktferrill]

I really like the way you point out the obvious..it's not always so obvious to us rookies..thank you for a concise informative video..👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. It does make a big difference in the ride of your motorcycle. fork oil change. Thank you for watching and your sub. Dudeareno. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@BryanHemedinger]

I loved your tutorial on the sportster much easier than this one. I did mine all by your steps and came out awesome. Many thanks to you. Amazing . This Guy is awesome follow and learn!!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad it helped! Thank you for your Sub and Kind words Bryan. Ride Safe and have a Great Day.

[@ChaplainMike777]

Thank you! That is a lot easier than I had thought it would be.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Mike. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@lwc2009]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I am just getting ready to do this on my "05 and true to HD bullsh*t, I figured it would be a ton of excess chrome removal just to get to the fork fill nuts... your vid is excellent in showing the logical procedure for this chore... many thanks to you Rocco... safe travels my friend...

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. It is worth the labor he will see a significant ride difference. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@harris9414]

Greetings from Brisbane Queensland. I am just about to change the fork oil on my 05 RK, as well as fit reduced-reach bard. Your video is a great education aid. Thank you Sir.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Harris. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@dwightbrown4647]

You have some very informative videos because of your videos I have been able to do the work on my road king.thank you so much!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Dwight. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@route.66er]

Evening Rocco, thank you for the video. I used yours as I felt it was a lot clearer than many others. Everything went according to plan. I will pass on one tip , when you go to reinstall the trim on the Nacelle the back bolt is difficult to reach, in this order put a piece of painters tape to the nut, then the washer, put pointed vice grips to extend the spanner and reach in to where the bolt comes down and there you go. Made a difficult job so easy. Anyway thanks again and keep up the good work 👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad it helped, thank you for the tip and sub. That is one tough not. Let us know how it rides. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@chikowhitey]

many thanks Rocco, I needed to see this video, perfect timing for me

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You will love the results. 15w oil, stiffer ride Let know how this works out. Thank you for watching and your sub. Chikowhitey. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@MOODS-8-]

Thanks for the video. Very useful. Keep up the great work.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thanks, will do! Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Nuno. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@bruceleonard7227]

Nice to see someone that knows what their doing.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Bruce. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@roadtaco3924]

Great explanation. THANK YOU SIR !!!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Let us know how this works out. Thank you for watching and your sub. Michael.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@johnthomas1919]

Well done as always

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@robertglancy4474]

Just did this service on my 2012 Roadking at 41k and had to reference your video a couple of times when putting things back together...lol...thx

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and your sub Rob. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks ao much, Rocco. I truly enjoy your how-to videos. You're guidance is invaluable. I love your reminder tips to be "patient and just take your time" when doing this. I'm going to use several of your videos (combined) to walk me through a complete install of a new chrome fork as well as a front wheel install. Key thing as you mentioned, take your time and take pictures of the original set-up before dismanteling stuff. I always neatly lay-out removed screws, bolts, and parts in the order that I removed them so that I can remember what went where, sequentially. Thanks again and I'll let you know how things went when I tried this on my own. 👍🏽🤠 6/16/23

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure. Thank you for all your support and your kind words. Let us know how everything goes. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@HarleyinGermany]

Very informative and well made video thank you for being thorough.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support HarleyinGermany. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@theone9564]

Great education videos, Rocco! I remember you spent an hour helping me troubleshoot my 2003 sporster. Thanks. I appreciate it!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. So how's everything going? Got a Road King now. Great bikes, I love Road King. Thank you for watching and all your support Theone. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@theone9564]

@TwoWheelRocco Everything is good in the South except hot weather. I traded my sporster for a switchback with 103. Looking to cam it, what do you think?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Good luck with your new ride. Thank you for watching and all your support theone. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@dwightbrown4647]

Excellent video!!!!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub Dwight. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@rezaarjmand7866]

easier that i thought it would be. informative and good video...

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Reza. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@kenwilliams2271]

You always have great KZbin video very helpful bro 👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your kind words. Any questions just ask. Love to help. Ride safe and have a great day Ken. Thank you for watching and your sub.

[@John-nf6md]

Rocco! Thank you after watching this i feel extremely confident to do this myself, I've moved my bars so I've done most of the steps. The headlight nancell looks like it could be tricky gettin apart an back on. Thank you sir!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Not a real problem, piece by piece. Lay it out on the floor and put it back together. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support John. Ride safe and have a great day. I love these Road King..

[@John-nf6md]

@TwoWheelRocco thank you sir!

[@Gpadellaro]

i love your bike!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask Thank you for watching and your sub Giuseppe. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Karjalan]

Самое адекватное видео по замене масла в вилке на Харли. Большое вам спасибо! Удобная конструкция для замены масла, если сравнивать с японскими мотоциклами.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Kar. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ronaldweinzierl7661]

Thanks Rocco started watching your videos to get tips on my 07 honda vtx now I'm watching the Harley ones thier quite informative and honestly better than the "gearhead" shows on tv

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Ronald. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@vulcanman64]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Vulcanman64. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@John-nf6md]

Did my king today from watching your video a few times! Wasn't hard at all! Rocco thank you!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy all went well. It does make a difference in the ride. Thank you for watching all your support John. Thank you for the update. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@John-nf6md]

@TwoWheelRocco i used bel ray 20 weight instead of 15w. Went up the block definitely felt better. 03 king an only 10k miles. That oil was real watery so. Thanks you do the same brother

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for the update, Resha, and have a great day.@@John-nf6md

[@lukeshomes]

Nice job. Thanks.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Tondown. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@GEORGESMENZIES]

Good job! Cheers.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support George. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@cjwright5379]

Looks easy Thanks!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub CJ. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@mikenike1730]

Awesome video my friend, very detailed and easy to follow....liked and subscribed👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, If you have any question just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Mike. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

Thank you for this video. I have a 2006 Road King and the front suspension is way to soft. It bottomed out have dented my front fender and is squirrely as shit when riding. I am going to install Progressive fork springs so this video will help with the disassembly of the front forks. I have done this on other bikes but not yet on my Road King.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Let us know how this works out. Thank you for watching and your sub. RetiredGuy.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ericroadking7564]

Great job!! Excellent!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub Eric. Ride Safe and Have a Great Day.

[@henrymcguire1285]

great video, thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Henry . Ride Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@henrymcguire1285]

@@TwoWheelRocco Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family,, safe travels!!

[@roycooter686]

Great job Rocco preciate it

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Roy. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@twister4489]

Rocco is like having a 3000 year old wizard who had bikes all of his life as your mentor.....

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure Jorge, any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your kind words. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@daniellshine7971]

Thanks. Many of us forget to change fork oil no matter how old a bike gets.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hows your Sportster starting? Hopefully well..Thank you for your support. Ride Safe and have a great day my friend.

[@daniellshine7971]

It's running like new thanks to you my friend . Again many thanks

[@roostercrow8076]

Thanks Rocco! Enjoy your videos, please keep'em coming.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your support,

[@ronaldwaddell3135]

Well done.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you my friend...Ride safe and have a great daY.

[@dudleydorite7678]

Good video

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Dudley.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@victormunoz6892]

Thank you

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You're welcome

[@lwc2009]

oh yeah.. 'scribed to your channel Rocco... 😎

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub lwc. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@nickpanhead7209]

Great video I have a 96 King. I get a really hard bang every now and then when hit a bump or pot hole. Not sure if I need to put new oil in or replace springs. Thanks for the video excellent job

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Adjust neck bearing. They do get loose. And that would be that sound when you hit a bump. Does she feel a little funny at 75 or 80MPH? When was your neck bearing last checked. They call this ( Fall away test) Hope this helps Nick. Thank you for your Sub, Ride Safe and have a great day. Let us know how this works out.

[@nickpanhead7209]

@@TwoWheelRocco thank you for getting back to me. I'm second owner I never did it not sure if previous owner did. But I will be looking into that thank you Rocco

[@RALTBOB1]

Excellent video. You made it look really easy. Can you tell me where you got the oil and seals?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, There are no seals to change when you switch out fork oil. EBay. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=motoircycle+fork+oil+15w&_sacat=0. Any questions just ask, Thank you for your Sub Bob. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@ronkoyonagi4907]

Great Videos Always..I have an 04 Heritage..Should I Not have it up on a motorcycle Jack? I was told that one of the Fork springs could shoot out when you remove the top fork Cap...Thanks 4 All the Great Videos

[@TwoWheelRocco]

On my King there is an center nut to do the oil service. The outer nut holds the spring in place. Take a look. #20 top cap. #28. plug fork tube bolt partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=504&b=30&c=0&d=2004%20FLSTC%20SOFTAIL%AE%20HERITAGE%20CLASSIC%20(BJ)%20SUSPENSION%20-%20FRONT%20FORK%20ASSEMBLY%20W/%20STEERING%20STEM. Hope this helps. Same as my king fork oil service.

[@ridermotorman1320]

Rocco good job as always brother I have a 2005 Honda shadow vt 750 aero and I want to change all the fork seals and oil Can you tell me how to do it please

[@TwoWheelRocco]

This is done on a 2004 Honda Spirit 750 Same just some more chrome trim pieces. Part 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYDKqop6pd55n8k. Hope this helps. If you have any question just ask. Part 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYDMgZ-GmKmtesk Let us know how this works out.

[@rmead1966]

Someone may have already asked, but what seat do you have on your bike? Love your videos!! You have saved me a ton of money

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. That's a CVO stock seat that came on my 02 screaming Eagle RK bike. Thank you for watching and all your support Rich. Ride safe. Have a great day. It's a limited seat.

[@scottriggs4950]

Thanks for the video - i have a 2002 Dyna Wide Glide - does anyone know if the springs are under compression and will be difficult to push the cap bolt back into the tube thread? Looks like the Road Kings are easy to thread back on since the spring is not jumping out of the tube. I haven't seen a Dyna video but it looks like some bikes are hard to get the cap back on.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes it is under pressure, Front end needs to be off the ground. Use a 1/2 ratchet with 6 inch extension to install fork cap. Look at this video how I install fork cap at 12 20. on video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYDMgZ-GmKmtesk. this video I was doing fork seals on a Honda, so just look at fork cap install. Hope this helps. Not that bad line up your start of thread and turn. Let us know how this works out. Thank you for your Sub, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@kilpel2]

👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub.kilpel2. Right safe and have a great day.

[@mattmatthews3909]

Do you know what size rubber and brass washers on the RK? Would like to pick up prior to the change. Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Dealer item, Not a big fan of dealer, I used tread sealer on drain screw, cleaned brass washer. and rubber had no damage on tube cap. This is my ride just got back from 250 mile ride yesterday. 15wt fork oil makes a big improvement. Got Fork oil on Ebay. Let me know how it works for you when you do it.

[@62dna]

Hi Rocco,I enjoy your videos very much I used to have a 1200 sportster, but I sold it and now I have a 2016 v-rod night rod special, and that's where my question is....have you ever worked on a v-rod before ??? I'll appreciate your response. Thank you.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Sorry no I have not. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@rezaarjmand7866]

I have a 03 RdKing with 9000 miles. the regular maintenance calls to change for fork oil replacement every 20 K miles. the bike had been sitting idle for 9 years till recently (running now) . do you recommend to replace fork oil now or wait to replace around 2oK miles as the book suggest. Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Change it at 20,000 unless your front end feels soft. In reality that Oil is 17 years old but that's your call, I changed mine to 15 w which made the front stiffer and road better. . Let us know how it works out for you. Thank you for watching.

[@mattmatthews3909]

Help ... I have an ‘01 RK Classic and the front forks have the old air units atop the fork caps. When reinstalling them I broke one and now I can’t find a replacement part not can I seem to seal the hole. I filled it with a 7/16 thin thread with a rubber washer but it’s still leaking. Any advice or leads o. Replacement parts, or just capping without the air system?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would make a trip to the dealer and order the correct part. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day. Thank you for your Sub.

[@rsk8310]

Hi Rocco, I am finally getting around to doing fork oil, and tightening handle bars at the same time. One fork the oil looked like it should black old hydraulic looking oil but the other looked like cleaner transmission red oil. Any thoughts on that?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Sounds like the seal and one of your fork tubes was repaired and that's why you have no oil in it. And you're probably right it is transmission fluid, is known to be used in hydraulics.Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub RSK. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@silverbullit89]

Rocco when do you think it's time to change the fork springs?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. If you do the fork oil 15w. And the spring in the front feels weak then you should replace those springs. That's my take on it. Thank you for watching all your support silver bullet. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@redskool8498]

thanks rocco ... do you no how long of a kick stand is on a 82 sportster this one is 14 1/2 " and the bike looks like it's gonna tip easy .. †

[@TwoWheelRocco]

www.ridersdiscount.com/drag-specialties-9-12-inch-kickstand-stock-size-for-harley-ds-240049-241792. Google it, Hope that helps.

[@user-wo8et2zs7x]

great video mate!just one question....you dont have your bike on a jack to change the oil?you dont have prolem with the spring jumping out from the forks? I am asking because i have to chenge the oil soon and i thought i had to buy a jack to do it...

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for watching and your sub. The bolt at the top of the tube on the forks do not hold the spring down. It's an access hole for the oil and that's how you change the oil on Road King forks. Do not need to have the motorcycle on a jack or left to do this. Any questions just ask ride safe and have a great day.

[@user-wo8et2zs7x]

@@TwoWheelRocco great!thank you...just saved me the money for a jack...(I would have to buy it later though for the break pads...)

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@user-wo8et2zs7x my pleasure ride safe have a great day

[@dags6439]

Gday Rocco another very informative video, I don’t usually loosen the acorn nuts to remove or install my screen, is it necessary or did you do it because you were removing them anyway, thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Yes I was removing all of that hardware to get to the Fork Tube's. To remove the windshield you just loosen up the acorns. nuts. Thank you for watching all your support Dags. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@dags6439]

@@TwoWheelRocco yeah that’s my question Rocco is it necessary to loosen the acorn nuts just to remove the screen, or is it okay to fit and remove with the nuts tight, which you can do, will it damage the rubbers? Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@dags6439 If your bike and your windshield is not hard to remove that way, then do it. I feel I like to loosen and tighten a little bit to take any vibration out of the equation. But that's just me if it removes easily and installs easily then that works.

[@davidkuszmaul5448]

Is that a 2002? My service manual says 2002 has cartridge type dampener on part side and you have to disassemble fork to replace fork oil.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Had no problem. That is an O2 Road King CVO and everything went nice and smooth and I've been riding that bike ever since I've owned it for many years never replace seals. Nothing just swapped out oil. Thank you for watching and all your support David. Ride safe and have a great day. I have put chrome fronts on many Road Kings and softails and never had any problem. Take a look..kzbin.info/www/bejne/faetlnytoNSJftUsi=dYPmaJ31QmUvg1bh

[@GrandpawEd65]

Thanks for the video Rocco. Would 2005 Softail Standard use the same method?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes it would. Just find out how much oil for each tube. To be on the safe side measure what you took out just a cross reference. Thank you for watching and your Ed. It will be more like the sportster video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmwhmB-ocyGqJo. Let us know how it works out

[@GrandpawEd65]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks Rocco.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@GrandpawEd65 My pleasure. Ride safe and have a great day

[@steveforber10]

Hi Rocco, Steve from Liverpool here.......Great videos buddy, I have a 1998 Road King classic (fuel injected) and am concerned about taking the top nut off as I heard that it may be under tension from the spring inside the fork tube and difficult too get back in once the tension is released. Can this be done while the bike is on the Jiffy stand or does the front when need to be off the ground as I didn't see you raise the front end up in your video, Many thanks and keep the road king videos coming as they are fantastic and I've changed the engine oil, filter, transmission oil and primary chain oil as well from watching them Take care and ride free buddy Steve

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. The front end has to be off the ground. I did it with the auto jack. Watch the video closely and you'll see. On my king there's two bolts one is to install the new fork oil the while the other one in the tree holds the spring down on my 2002 RK. On mine, to remove the spring you have to remove the top main nut. so just to do the fork oil you're just gonna do the one bolt at the top it will not affect the spring. But you want it off the ground so the oil is at the lowest point. and there's less pressure. Any questions just ask. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub Steve. Ride safely have a great day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYG9n2V6lt15lZI

[@steveforber10]

@@TwoWheelRocco Many thanks Rocco for the response but I watched the video again and didn't spot the auto jack you mentioned but noticed the bike is actually vertical and standing straight up while you are working on it so its obviously not on the jiffy stand as it would be at an angle. As it happens I've now ordered a bike jack along with a 1-3/8" socket for the top nut and will raise the bike until the front wheel just turns as then the forks will be fully extended, with no pressure on the springs and top nut however your reply above suggests that for my 1998 model this isn't a problem, as the cap nut has no spring behind it and is a. fill point, would that be correct? Your videos are clear and concise and easy for the layman or DIY Mechanic to follow plus they can save you so much money in Harley service bills whilst giving you great sense of satisfaction to get the job done right. On mine the next job is the fork oil and then the primary chain adjustment, plus spark plug change. Many thanks again and keep those videos coming ride free buddy and stay safe regards Steve

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@steveforber10 I might of used my other jack.That lifted straight up.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYG9n2V6lt15lZI. fill point is correct, the auto Jack will places your bike on an angle. look at the jack video. lifting it up on it's three points that rear tire. kick stand and floor jack. Thats how to get your front end off the ground. Which is necessary for the forks to rest. Now fork plugs.. take a look at 23 and part 24. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=276&b=29&c=0&d=1998%20FLHRCI%20ROAD%20KING%AE%20CLASSIC%20(FR)%20SUSPENSION%20-%20FRONT%20FORK%20ASSEMBLY%20W/%20STEERING%20STEM. Any Questions just ask.

[@mokumkat]

My Road King is from 2001 and has also air-ride hoses on the top-nut, will the procedure be the same? Very nice video anyway!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this Helps, if you decompress the air in the front fork this should do it. Just like the rear shock take the air out of the system drain the oil replace the oil put together and pump it up. Check manual for pounds. let us know how it works out and Thank You for your sub Ride Safe and have a great day. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=356&b=29&c=0&d=2001%20FLHRI%20TOURING%20ROAD%20KING%AE%20(EFI)%20(FB)%20SUSPENSION%20-%20FRONT%20FORK%20ASSEMBLY%20W/%20STEERING%20STEM. I could not find 2001 with front fork air.

[@mokumkat]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you for your answer and taking time to do the search Rocco. On the picture you can see that the caps (bolts) of the forks have a hole in the center, so I bet that's for the air connectors. And I found this picture too: partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=358&b=29&c=22&d=2001%20Harley%20Davidson%20Street%20Bike%20FLHR%20TOURING%20ROAD%20KING%AE%20(CARB)%20(FD) (number 6) But I guess the procedure is generally the same, the only thing extra is to bleed the air from the system. Anyway I also want to take the fork tubes apart so I can have the lower end powder coated.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@JeffinTD]

With the air fork, a person can remove the valve core and slip a hose over the valve to a mity-vac hand pump. Run another small hose through the nipple of a baby bottle, sealed with zip tie, and one of the cone adapters on the end. A person can suck fork oil into the fork via the drain, without disassembly. When the bottle is empty, keep pumping and pull the cone adapter out and plug with your finger. Pump up a bit of vacuum and pull your finger and replace drain screw.

[@scrumthebum2451]

Good video. I thought you were supposed to push down a couple times with the bleeder open to get as much old oil as possible out ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

When the cap is off the top of fork tube. The oil flows pretty freely. I did let it sit for about 5 minuets. I have done this a few times. Pumping makes a mess for sure. Take your time and drain. same came out of both sides. Well worth the time to do. Hope this helps.

[@scrumthebum2451]

Two Wheel Rocco. Copy Pretty sure it’s in my shovelhead manual to do that. I didn’t read that part of my road king manual yet but its time to be done so here I am. Great detail. Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@scrumthebum2451 Let me know, I thought so myself. I just did a sportster and it did not make a real difference pump one side, take your time when draining 10+ oz came out of both sides. it is 10wt oil. Let us know how this works out. And it will make for a nicer ride.

[@scrumthebum2451]

Two Wheel Rocco Well looking at the official 2015 service manual for touring models it does not cover fork oil changes. Only total disassembly . And total assembly. Smh 🤦‍♂️ I’ll check to see if it’s covered in my regular manual that came with it

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@scrumthebum2451 Thank you for looking. My manual does not show it either. It is easy to do, Dealers make a big deal of it. When you do the service you will see the oil runs freely out. as long as you have top tube cap off. Take your time and drain. Keep it clean. I have done so many seals and rebuilds. I have pumped it too. I think it does not make a real big difference .

[@GJM866]

Rocco, another question. I drained the fluid from my 02 RK classic, has 9k miles, probably original fluid. Only got about 9oz out of each tube when it's suppose to be 11.1. So, should I put 9 oz back in or should I go with the 11oz? Have you heard of this before? What do you think?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would go with the 9 oz, as you stated that's what came out of each sides. What wt. oil did you choose? Let us know how this works out. Thank you for your Sub. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@GJM866]

@@TwoWheelRocco I am using the Amsoil synthetic #10. Thanks for the reply!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Great stuff, Let us know how she rides when you are done.

[@strawdogoggie]

Hi Rocco, while riding my 2009 RK with 15K miles, if I take my hands off the handlebars momentarily the bike starts wobbleing back and forth to the point where it will crash the bike if I let it. as of yet I have been unable to diagnose the problem . I'm now wondering if fork oil could be the problem? Any thoughts on this? Good video. thank you.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help your front steering head bearings are loose. It's a bit of a job to re-tighten them on the Road King you're taking apart. A lot of stuff to get to that spanner nut that needs to be tightened. I do not have a video on it but look it up on KZbin and have a better idea. that is the problem. You tighten it and the bike will be like new. The dealer will charge you a little bit of money to do the job but it will be done right .I had to adjust mine. I had the same problem it would sway it would it would be all over the place if I left my hands off it and when you start going at faster rate, she starts to feel the wobble very dangerous situation. You have two choices, sell it or fix . I would fix it. Let us know how it works out. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your support straw. Ride safe and have a great day. They call it the death wobble.

[@strawdogoggie]

Thanks Rocco.They were supposedly checked but I'm not sure about the credibility of the guy who did it. @@TwoWheelRocco

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@strawdogoggie I chased that wobble for 2 years. What I'm removing the front, wheel taking it apart and tightening that spanner nut down and she will not wobble no more and mine was a new motorcycle and when I said new, maybe 8000 miles on it. It started wobbling. this bike was so sound that out of nowhere started to wobbling, it is a big service and I definitely you could do it but you better have a lot of tools getting the bike in the air, the weight off the front end removing the wheel and removing a lot of stuff all the chrome on your front housing and then you're taking apart. The gas tank comes off. Take a look at some videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3vdgoOpepl0pacsi=zSLaYJHazXGUPgtE. Hope this helps.

[@gcdiver]

Rocco... can you demonstrate this on an older Sportster?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes I will, Thank you for your support.

[@roegiersmusic]

I second that request. Thank you.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@roegiersmusic I will try to get that out next week. Thank you for your support.

[@goodboyringo9716]

Harley wanted 500.00 to change my fork oil saying they had to remove the forks , ggg. I did myself for the price of the oil.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I love it! Harley Hits Hard. Happy to help, It is great to do your own work.. Thank you for your Sub Ringo. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@larryshade6993]

Hello, is your bike level here or on jiffy stand?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. It was on the jiffy stand. Thank you for watching and your sub. Larry. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@jhfelicianophoto]

i notice that my forks makes a squeek sound when im riding any ideas of what can it be?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. How many miles and what year? Thank you for watching and all your support Jose. Ride safe and have a great day. I would think about servicing the front fork oil not too hard.

[@jhfelicianophoto]

@@TwoWheelRocco its an electraglide standart 1998 with 50,000 miles

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@jhfelicianophoto With an older bike with that type of miles. They will be a lot of noises from up front. I learn to live with a lot of noises on my bike. Let us know if the oil change on the forks helps out. Wish I had better answer.

[@davidfellows6250]

my 2014 doesn't have the drain plug. do i have to pull the fork or can i suck it out?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. If you remove your wheel axle you'll see there's a hole in the bottom of your Fork Tube there is an Allen head that holds the cartridge in place remove the Allen. head and the oil will run out from your fork tube.. Thank you for watching and your sub David. Let us know how it works out. I will send you a video of me rebuilding a set of forks and you'll see the hardware that holds the fork together. .kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYDKqop6pd55n8k. take a look at 5.22 on that video., These are Honda forks they are the same principle. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@davidfellows6250]

@@TwoWheelRocco so the dampening rod won't keep it from draing? cool thanks i didn't even think of that. i just saw i didn't have a drain plug and cursed Harley. there's a guy on here thatcused a vacuum pump. do you know if i have a cartridge in one side?(2014). I bought the bike last year with 5k on it but i ran that up to 42k so i really want to go over the bike before i leave this year becuse next year will be rebuild year.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@davidfellows6250 let us know how it works out. Take note of how much oil drains from each Fork Tube. And then refer back to the book. I like 15 wt. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe have a great day. We are off to Daytona.

[@Rob_1776]

Good video brother you didn't have to lift the bike to change the fork oil? Again good video!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Road Kings do not have to. there's a different plug for just doing fork oil. thank you for watching and your sub Biker Rob.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Rob_1776]

@@TwoWheelRocco thank you for the Reply Brother! I have air assisted forks on mine I forgot to mention that sorry Brother! Keep The Rubber Side Down! Shiny Side Up

[@Rob_1776]

What about the Electra glide do you know if they're the same?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Thank you for watching and your sub. B R. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Thank you for watching and your sub B R. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@GJM866]

Sir, how many miles did you have on that old fork oil and how long was it in there? How often do you recommend changing the fork oil?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

25,000 mile 17 years. Harley recommend 10,000. You do it once and see how easy it is. I used 15 W fork oil and it did make a big difference. Hope this helps Thank you for you Sub. Ride Safe and have great day.

[@GJM866]

@@TwoWheelRocco Got it, thank you for the reply and great video!

[@user-wo8et2zs7x]

great video! how often do you change fork oil? every 20.000 miles or sooner?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, 20,000 is what must manuals call for. I went with 15W. for a stiffer ride. What bike do you have? Ride Safe and thank you for your Sub.

[@user-wo8et2zs7x]

@@TwoWheelRocco i ride a 2005 road king classic

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@user-wo8et2zs7x Follow the video, You will have a better ride with the 15 weight Oil. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching. any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great holiday.

[@goodboyringo9716]

@@TwoWheelRocco ....Harley type E oil is what my 2000 Road King calls for it = to 20 wt oil I don't see how you can get a stiffer ride using lighter oil than type E

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@goodboyringo9716 Hope this helps.. www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/876793-fork-oil-weight-for-road-king.html. Let us know how yours works out. My King, with 15w is A Stiffer Ride..... Yours is a 2000???? Let us know Ringo. Have a Great New Years.

[@RJ67.]

im 420 thumb up

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help.....Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub RJ. Ride Safe and have a great day

[@louis_costa]

What year did Harley use a cartridge in the left fork leg?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this helps. Take a look at this. www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/1227695-cartridge-left-fork-question.html. Thank you for watching and you sub Louis. Safe and have a great day.

[@louis_costa]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@louis_costa My pleasure.

[@mountainsilverfox3619]

How was the ride after the change to 15W?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Solid, Much nicer ride, Not that sloppy front end feel. Let us know how this works out for you. Any Questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Mountain. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@anthonyvasquez1803]

What size wrench did you use to take off the top caps?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this helps. Tools Needed for this service. 1 3/8 open end wrench for tube cap 1/8 Allen head for cylinder cover #3 Phillips head for tube drain plug 15 Wt fork oil 11.1 oz for each tube Thank you for your Sub Anthony. Let us know how this works out. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@anthonyvasquez1803]

Two Wheel Rocco thank you sir so far so good 🍻

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Great..

[@budirahim4155]

Saya punya roadking tahun 2004 , rencana mau mengganti oli fork depan, yang mau saya tanyakan berapa takaran mililiter untuk oli fork ? Treimakasih

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support budirahim. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@newwavepressure6478]

I have to replace my turn signal switch looks like a pain in the ass all the wires are run inside the bike I got to take the tank off and everything wtf its never ez lol

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I agree...Take your time, You will work it out.