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Last year I had the bearings in the front fork replaced. When this is done is the fork oil changed as well. The maintenance schedule states the fork oil should be replaced 24K, miles. Can this go longer miles b4 changing?
I due tune ups every 15K.
Oil changes 6K
Red line power sports in Winsted CT, does all my maintenance, big jobs to Libbys N. Hvn CT

Last year when the steering head bearings were replaced, was that at a scheduled maintenance interval? Or because of failure concerns? No need to open the forks when changing the bearings.
It's not critical that the fork oil be replaced at the stated interval but, when it comes out, it will likely look or smell very used compared to the fresh refill.

Well after looking at your previous post that you have over 90,000 miles on the bike it seems your maintenance schedule has served you well.

To answer your question I guess you would have to tell us how many miles it has been sense it has been changed? Seems like it would be a smart move at your 100,000 mark.

90,000 I'll bet the bears needed changing. LOL

unless you are pleased with the OE fork fluid + intend to use the same be aware the advertised weights are deceptive!! the actual viscosity is in centistokes. check out peterverdone/suspension fluids