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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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Default Front end stiff after fork change
I changed to the chrome front end on the 09 UC, put the SE oil in the forks and took it for a short test ride. The front end is extreemly stiff vs before fork change, I put everything back together the way it came out just wondering if teh SE oil mkes that much of a difference? Should I take it apart and recheck everything or just change back to the stock oil? The manual mentioned the oil I needed to use but read the SE would firm the ride a little, wondering if there was any changes to the baffel/dampers on the 09 vs prior years?
 
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I would ride it a while before taking it back apart. A lot of times they soften some. Then, if it is still too firm, I would consider changing to either going to a lighter oil or check to see if you might can lake some out. You might have put too much in. Not saying you did.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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There are two SE fork oils, a heavy duty and a race oil. The race oil is considered to be a bit too stiff for street use. You may want to check the bottle to see which you used.
 
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I personally stayed away from the SE oil(both weights) for that reason.

Why did you choose SE oil?
 
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Easy, I am a dumass, thinking SE would be better, should have known.


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I personally stayed away from the SE oil(both weights) for that reason.

Why did you choose SE oil?
 
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Originally Posted by masterblaster
Easy, I am a dumass, thinking SE would be better, should have known.
Oh ok.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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did you over fill it? How much do you weight? all factors
 
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Originally Posted by UltraKla$$ic
I personally stayed away from the SE oil(both weights) for that reason.

Why did you choose SE oil?
What brand do you recommend? Thanks.

Aaron
 
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Was going to pick up the SE Heavy Fork Oil this Friday, so this thread was posted at the right time....

Looking to eliminate the front end diving on hard to moderate stops only.....Other then that, the stock oil works fine....

Lets here the opinions of the riders with SG's who switched from stock to SE Heavy....
 
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I was thinking of using the SE fork oil but the dealer said I probably would think the ride was to stiff. I'd also be interested in hearing from those who have made the change.
 
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