2010 1700 Voyager fork oil recommendations

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Originally Posted by coach

Note to self: 15W fork oil, 10mm above stock level. Tapered steering bearings. Got it.

can you explain above stock level? what is the stock level now. i am about to install the progressive lowering drop in kit and they say "never add too much fluid resulting in a measurement less than 195 mm" so what mesurment should i be looking for? anyone?[/QUOTE]

The stock level is the Kawi recommended level measured down from the top of the inner tube, fully compressed and without the spring: 182 mm ± 2 mm for VN1700A (subtract 2 mm if you have the ABS model). For a progressive kit, it is probably correct to not fill above 195 mm below the top as you get more compression from the progressives, I would think. You might blow a seal if you go higher than they recommend.