Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Fork oil weights???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:39 PM
  #1  
speedglide's Avatar
speedglide
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
From: Jackson, MI
Default Fork oil weights???

Hey Boys,
I tried the search, and it's still FUBAR'ed-
I'm powdercoating my lowers, swapping out the spings with Progressives, and want to loose the lightweight OEM fork oil, which is 7weight, correct? For you boys that have stepped up in weight, where is a good medium with ride and handling??? I'm tired of the wallowing up front. If I remember correctly, 15wt is the way to go... Thanks for the help!
Jason
 
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:57 PM
  #2  
dawg's Avatar
dawg
Seasoned HDF Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,473
Likes: 3,950
From: Vermont
Default RE: Fork oil weights???

The Type E is 10 Weight, the S/E heavy is 20 Weight and the S/E extra heavy is 30 Weight. Most use 20wt, I mix E with SE and like it.
 
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 04:10 PM
  #3  
Captain Itch's Avatar
Captain Itch
Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,770
Likes: 662
From: Granville, Tennessee
Default RE: Fork oil weights???

I changed out my fork oil a couple of weeks ago with Belrey 15 much better,I can not make it bottom out now..
 
__________________
www.Captain-Itch.com

































Reply
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 06:54 PM
  #4  
speedglide's Avatar
speedglide
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
From: Jackson, MI
Default RE: Fork oil weights???

ORIGINAL: dawg

The Type E is 10 Weight, the S/E heavy is 20 Weight and the S/E extra heavy is 30 Weight. Most use 20wt, I mix E with SE and like it.
20-30wt?
Ok, thanks!!
 
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 06:54 PM
  #5  
speedglide's Avatar
speedglide
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
From: Jackson, MI
Default RE: Fork oil weights???


ORIGINAL: Gunworks

I changed out my fork oil a couple of weeks ago with Belrey 15 much better,I can not make it bottom out now..
Excellent, thanks gunworks!

 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FL-kruzen
Touring Models
35
May 3, 2013 04:30 PM
clarkchriston
Touring Models
1
Sep 17, 2012 03:17 PM
bbqbrisket
Dyna Glide Models
17
May 8, 2010 10:46 AM
fastjoe
EVO
7
Oct 15, 2009 09:19 AM
OneBlackFly
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
9
Jun 30, 2006 09:13 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:14 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE