Bleeding air?

[V]

I have an 83 Venturexvz12, not the Royale. Forks has a sticker saying they have air in them Does anyone know how to bleed them before I take the top plug out, and how to put the air back in afterwards. ~V~

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

In the center of the handle bar cluster there is a screw cap..... remove that and you will find a shrader valve like on a tire for putting air in. Press on center stem as you would a car or bicycle tire valve IF there is any air in there it will release.

 

When refilling if memory serves me correctly MAX air pressure is about 12 psi. I used to use about 7 on my '86.

If the springs have been changed to Progressive brand then there will be no air and likely none required.