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fork oil weight recommendation

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bjohn07:
so my head bearings have play. figured id freshen up the forks while im at it.  manual recommends kayaba 01 never heard of it.  or se sae 5w20.  :-o  prob because this manual if from 92.  anyway  whats a good weight for this bike.  im not gonna race it.  mainly trail riding, take it to a local track probably twice a year just to mess around.  im 180 pounds.      i was thinking a 10wt?   and how much is a good level to start with.  book is saying 506-516ml?

weymouth399:
5 wt is what I use, I'm 200 PLUS LBS, if stock springs you could mix 10 and 5 together. 10 on its own will be much harsher through the stroke.

Bob W

Motorrad:
Mobile 1 full synthetic ATF

Works out to be 7.5W

bjohn07:

--- Quote from: weymouth399 on January 29, 2013, 01:06:26 AM ---5 wt is what I use, I'm 200 PLUS LBS, if stock springs you could mix 10 and 5 together. 10 on its own will be much harsher through the stroke.

Bob W

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wow looks like ill be trying 5wt first.  makes sense since this bike is alot lighter than street bikes.  thanks.

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