Change in Fork Oil Viscosity
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From: Idaho Falls
Change in Fork Oil Viscosity
What will I notice in handing IF I was to increase the fork oil viscosity, from the Type E 5wt, to the SE Fork Oil, 15 wt, on my '04 Softail Standard? At this time, the ride is fine but drives more than I'd like on hard braking?
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From: Windham,Maine
RE: Change in Fork Oil Viscosity
I tried it once on an ElectraGlide,I believe it was 10w to 20w and it rode like a dump cart,almost no movement at all.Went back to reccommened weight oil.
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From: Columbus, OH
RE: Change in Fork Oil Viscosity
Best thing I ever did was switch to SE fork oil. Doesn't bottom out, less dive when brakeing and it feels better. May not work as well in a bagger I can't speak for them.
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