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Mar 5, 2012 | 06:21 PM

#11

motoxer42

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From: Valparaiso In

Se heavy

Mar 6, 2012 | 06:40 AM

#12

8541hog

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From: Ogden, UT

More to it than just the oil, type of springs, amount of preload on the springs and fork oil, I had to make several small changes to get mine where it is now. I run a Bel-Ray 7 wt with Progressive springs
What I am trying to say is one size, or wt, does not fit all. Don't be afraid to try other adjustments.

Mar 6, 2012 | 08:32 AM

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DTDK

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From: minnesota

I am running 10wt amsoil in accordance to what ricor said to use in my front end, and running mobil one synthetic atf in my road glide rear shocks.

Mar 7, 2012 | 12:24 PM

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Iskra

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From: Long Island, NY

Wehn i powder coated my forks i filled with 15w

Mar 7, 2012 | 03:10 PM

#15

faster1

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From: cocoa, fl.

I agree with the heavier weight oil in your forks. Improves the ride
in my opinion.

Mar 7, 2012 | 05:08 PM

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DCLXVI

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From: Central FL

I prefer lighter weight oil with a better spring, preferably a straight rate spring. Putting heavy oil in slows the suspension action but it does not make up for weak springs. Using a lighter oil with the correct spring allows the wheel to travel over irregularities better maintaining contact with the road better.