Harley Dealer Sold me 30 WT Fork Oil!

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Jan 15, 2012 | 09:53 PM

#11

jackhis

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From: South FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL-kruzen

I know, so WTF...right

I just went to the Treasure Coast HD, and the the salesman told me that they are now using SE performance Fork oil, which has the weight as 15WT, I believe.
I guess you need to change the dealer; at least the service!

Jan 15, 2012 | 09:57 PM

#12

j1mmy

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From: navarre ohio

i have bel-ray 20wt in my 01 EGC. it handles great, no problem with a rough ride, but i'm almost 400 lbs, a lighter rider might have a different experience
30wt is motor oil.. i would say that is reserved for track use only sportbikes..

Jan 15, 2012 | 11:47 PM

#13

Gotham

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From: Weston, Fl

Just changed mine to 15 w here in South Florida, so far , so good. Next time I'll try the Amsoil shock oil.

Ed

Jan 16, 2012 | 12:05 AM

#14

jackhis

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From: South FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slider*

Just changed mine to 15 w here in South Florida, so far , so good. Next time I'll try the Amsoil shock oil.

Ed

Why change, if it is good?

Jan 16, 2012 | 12:07 AM

#15

speakerfritz

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From: NYC

I've ran 25 in the rear and 15 in the front and ran over a low of **** ants with out knowing it

Jan 16, 2012 | 05:29 AM

#16

bklynbob

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From: bklyn,ny

thunderpress,11/2011

One brand of 10 wt may be anothers 15wt,etc........ read the following article/ charts.............

http:http://www.thunderpress.net/Articles...otorhead_Memo/

Last edited by bklynbob; Jan 16, 2012 at 05:31 AM.

Jan 16, 2012 | 06:58 AM

#17

1flhtk4me

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From: Billings,Mt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bklynbob

One brand of 10 wt may be anothers 15wt,etc........

What brand oil was it and what were the specs on the bottle?

Jan 16, 2012 | 07:00 AM

#18

Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

I have changed it 2 times with SE Heavy....i might go with extra heavy next time....Heavy was pretty good. I might also try Amsoil shock therapy.

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Jan 16, 2012 | 01:12 PM

#19

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notgrownup

I have changed it 2 times with SE Heavy....i might go with extra heavy next time....Heavy was pretty good. I might also try Amsoil shock therapy.

the extra heavy is the race. i haven't used it, but from what i hear, it is pretty much stiff as concrete. maybe next time, make a mix of heavy and race before you go all the way.