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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by KumaRide
Was using Maxima 15w prior ot upgrading front end. It reduced brake dive a bit but still rode nice.
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I just did a drop in kit and fork oil change on the wifes Sportster. I used the MOCO oils. I mix half standard (which is ATF) and half heavy. Extremely pleased with both the ride and handleing.
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fork oil is a complete non universal product. seems to be no standardizing to weight of oil and its what ever they put on the label. thinking my indy used Med weight Bel-ray which is what they call there20W when I changed mine..

Thanks for the Tips , Our Harley dealer is closed for 10 days , they do it every year , so then I'll go down and see what they got . Gunna take her for a ride before the change , that will warm up the oil in the tubes and should help drain in it.
 
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Just a tip,, the BR 20 my Indy put in is heavier than the stock light weight 10 that BR has. HD used the light weight in my FL front end.. At first I didn't like the MED weight, but after 100 miles or so.. I am glad My Indy talked me into the med weight fork Oil....Its not Toooo heavy for everyday riding...

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I will use Amsoil Shock Therapy Light (5wt) since I am changing the springs and install Intiminators.
 
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