changing fork oil
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From: newport tenn
changing fork oil
Well it's time to change fork oil again, the rumor i here is to use transmission oil, has any one else tried this and does it work good. I am just checkin, what do you guys use, thanks.
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I use Amsoil Shock Therapy. I went with the medium weight, but next time I may try the heavy weight. The medium is fine, I just notice slightly more diving than before . But the front end is much softer over bumps now, and I like that a lot.
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I like it, soft enough and a very controlled dive when necessary.
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Sorry OP, don't mean to bend the thread.
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ATF: inexpensive and works very well, but you have to like 15 wt. because all ATF is generally 15 wt.
Personally I use 10 wt. and add a couple of ounces to help control fork dive. Bel Ray or Maxima have worked very well at 11 oz per leg.
Once you start with a specific brand stay with that brand if you're going to experiment with different levels and weights as there are no across the board viscosity standards for fork oils.
Personally I use 10 wt. and add a couple of ounces to help control fork dive. Bel Ray or Maxima have worked very well at 11 oz per leg.
Once you start with a specific brand stay with that brand if you're going to experiment with different levels and weights as there are no across the board viscosity standards for fork oils.