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Aug 31, 2009 | 01:45 PM

swomack

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Fork oil

What is the best brand and weight of fork oil to use?

Aug 31, 2009 | 06:52 PM

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Just changed mine out last week. I used the screaming eagle oil. Didn;t have a weight on it. The ride is nice and firm now.

Aug 31, 2009 | 07:28 PM

hojones

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+1 on the SE oil. I changed mine out at my 1k service. Made a ton of differance.

Aug 31, 2009 | 07:34 PM

RKKY

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Changed to the SE oil when I threw on the black fork lowers a few months ago. Big difference in the ride.

Aug 31, 2009 | 07:35 PM

1flhtk4me

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I used Spectro type "E".Seems to be a lot better then that black gritty stuff that came out.

I'm sure most of the brands are good.

Aug 31, 2009 | 07:59 PM

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Dealer said HD Screaming Eagle is 20W. I went with HD heavy which is 15W. Stock HD fork oil is 10W. 11.5 oz wet in each side, 12.5 oz dry each side. I ride a 1995 Heritage. Very easy to change out fork oil, $6 a side for oil and $2 each for the rubber gaskets. Owned a 2003 Ultra in the past with HD heavy 15W and front end seemed ok, did not keep it long enough to need a change. Good luck.

Last edited by forever 2 wheels; Aug 31, 2009 at 08:03 PM.

Aug 31, 2009 | 08:00 PM

autochek

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I went with the screaming eagle heavy. That's all the bottle said on it. You will need 2 bottles. You will get a nice ride and better feel for the road.