So I've been Googling a lot this morning doing some reading about fork oils. I'm getting a little confused on the different weights of the Harley line. From what I've read the Type-E is a 5W, the Type-B is 10W, the SE Heavy is 15W, and the SE Racing is 20W.

My confusion is that I can't find anywhere that actually has a SE Racing (extra heavy) fork oil. The dealership doesn't have it, it's not in the parts catalog, and I can't find it on Google.

So what's the deal? Are people confusing SE Heavy and SE Racing when they're actually the same thing? Or did HD quit selling the Racing stuff?

 

Fork oil is in my 2014 P&A book, in the oil and lube section of the Garage section of the book.

 

Did you actually read my post?

 

I can't help you find it, but you probably don't want to put the heaviest fluid in there...
Most complain the forks are way too stiff when they do the SE Heavy nevermind SE Racing.
They then switch to the Type B or mix SE Heavy with Type A.

But if you're sold on going to that weight, our forks are not special and you may use any store brand motorcycle specific fluid.
Probably can find 20W at your local cyclegear or metric shop.

 

That doesn't answer any of the questions I posted, but thanks anyway. I'm not looking for a recommendation on what fork oil to use. I'm just looking for clarification on the SE oils.

 

Looks like someone forgot to take their meds today.. Maybe you should run over to a more specific section since your question is not touring based.. Maybe then someone will give you the exact answer your looking for

 

The only bike I own is a touring bike. They seem like pretty basic questions. If I came off as rude I apologize.

 

I've heard the same thing about "SE racing" - I've never seen it.
I also have never seen the weights listed anywhere.
And perhaps you're right, maybe people think SE = Racing or something. My point was, it doesn't matter really unless you want to have a really, really bad performing front end.

As far as unwanted advice. You paid the same for this one as you have on the last 5 problems we've helped you with so.... maybe chill.
Not like you're paying for a service here.

You're welcome for all the other advice that actually helped you btw...

 

nuff said

 

Yup. And I've thanked everyone in all those threads. I'll just let this thread die since it doesn't seem to be very interesting to anyone. Thanks for the input fellas. I'll take a chill pill. Everyone is probably out riding on this beautiful day anyway.