Harley Dealer Sold me 30 WT Fork Oil!
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Lexington, Ky
I have my RK at the dealer right now to finish installing extended shift pedal and tour pack lock. Im about 460# and noticed a fair amount of front end bounce at final braking. No bottoming and the ride is not bad but they reccommended going to a pretty heavy fork oil. Not sure what weight it is but after I get the bike back will update on how it rides. Also bringing the air pressure up to 40 or so in the rear shocks to see how that rides. I thought my gun hobby was a hole in my wallet but Harley has so many accessories and options....
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Monrovia, Ca
30wt. not only are you going to feel every bump of the road but most importantly you'll be able to taste the flavor of gum that you happend to run across.
But seriously, thats a heavy oil. If your a big guy and travel heavy then maybe.
But seriously, thats a heavy oil. If your a big guy and travel heavy then maybe.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
yeah, but that 7.5 has absolutely nothing to do with the ride. it is only for lubricating the monotubes. there's only 5oz in each leg, too.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Lexington, Ky
Dealer changed my fork oil to Screaming Eagle Heavy weight and brought the rear shocks up to 40#, ride is much improved. No more nose dive coming to a stop and just more comfortable for me. I have no idea of the actual weight of the oil, I tried a google on the part number but the response was non specific. I'm guessing at least 20#.
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