Changed Fork Oil Last Night
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From: Kansas City
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Curious as to how big a boy are ya? Lol. I am at 250lbs and have considered switching to a heavier oil to alleviate some of the dive. I have had it even bottom out once. a few years ago I bought some bellray oil for a set of rear shocks I rebuilt with good results. What is the weight of the SE oil? How much is required total and what's the cost at dealer? I've also considered ordering the progressive lowering kit so I might wait. By chance are you in Kansas city area?
Curious as to how big a boy are ya? Lol. I am at 250lbs and have considered switching to a heavier oil to alleviate some of the dive. I have had it even bottom out once. a few years ago I bought some bellray oil for a set of rear shocks I rebuilt with good results. What is the weight of the SE oil? How much is required total and what's the cost at dealer? I've also considered ordering the progressive lowering kit so I might wait. By chance are you in Kansas city area?
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For $350 I would expect it to be a huge improvement.
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From: Ladera Ranch, CA
I learned the hard way that SE oil made my bike ride like crap too. I'm not sure whether I'm going to 50/50 it with stock oil or just put all stock oil in. I changed it about 6 months ago hoping it would get better as the oil aged. It hasn't and I've had a lot going on and not much time to tear it all apart and change it AGAIN.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Nor-Cal
I'm two and a quarter scoops. I've changed my suspension to progressive springs in the forks and Works shocks, standard length in the rear, got rid of the air crap. Best improvement I made for my King as it now handles very well. I have to replace the floorboards every year. Nor Cal, high up in the Sierra's.
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