1988-1997 model XV750, each fork tube/stanchion holds 13.4 US fluid ounces (13.9 Imp. fl. oz.; 396 ml) and will need to be 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) below top of tube when forks are collapsed completely and springs removed.
1981-1983 Virago XV750 holds only 9.4 US fluid ounces (9.78 Imp. fl. oz.; 278 ml).
Spring lengths should be 20.2 inches (51.3 cm) for '88-'97 model XV750, and are 25 inches (63.5 cm) for '81-'83.
seven inches from the top with the fork collapsed and the spring out
It actually holds 3.8 quarts. If you are changing the oil: with filter change: 3.3 quarts without: 3.2 quarts
10 oz of 10w fork oil in each leg
The answer is 3.3 liters. For the XV750-1100 with filter change. No one should ever re-use filters on these bikes. This bike depends on oil flow to stay cool And lube internal parts including the clutch.
r1 fork oil capacity
3.3 quart
According to the Clymer manual and other sources, it's 228 cubic centimeters. In each fork tube, presumably. The manual also mentions that the oil level should be 176 mm below the top of the inner fork tube.
7 inches measured from the top of the collapsed tube with spring out 10 wt fluid, same measurement as for the 1100
20W40 or 10 W40 motor oil will do. Some use Yamalube, I just use Wal-mart stuff. The engine is almost indestructible.
what is the capacity or how much fork oil does a vz800 take ?
320cc is the fork oil capacity on early K model CB500s.
St1300 fork oil capacity is 638cc per leg 10w