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Proper Fork Oil for Your Riding Style by: Reine Knobbe

Fork oil weight ranges from 5 to 50 weight. Why such a wide range and what is the difference? When you hit a bump in the road with lower rated ...

Recommended fork oil weight? | R6 Message Net

I put this in the mods because I want to change the fork oil weight to something heaver, I just don't know what.

What weight of fork oil? | GL1800Riders Forums

I live in NC and the riders here that have me service their bikes like to use 5 wt Bel-Ray fork oil IF they have Progressive springs. I have ...

Fork Oil Weight questions | Kawasaki Vulcan Forum

Fork oil weight is a personal preference. Not only does the weight of you and your passenger figure in (but probably not as much as you think), ...

Fork oil weight | Yamaha R6 Forum

If you are flushing oil only, its $10 for a bottle of quality maxima green label, I suggest 7.5wt or 10wt if you do street and track. You need a ...

Fork oil viscosity | Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums

I was told that too by a suspension tuner years ago - fork oil 'weight' ratings are not consistent between manufacturers, ie the same 'weight' ...

Stock fork oil weight? | Ducati Monster Motorcycle Forum

Tell me what forks you have & I'll look it up for you. I'll probably be less than a pint. Stock oil is 7.5 or 8wt, but depending on the forks ...

Oh, For Fork's Sake: Which Motorcycle Fork Oil Should You Use?

www.DaveMossTuning.com When it comes to choice overload for motorcyclists, motorcycle fork oil is right up there with tires.

What Weight Fork Oil Should I Use | Partzilla.com - YouTube

In this video from Partzilla.com, John talks to you about how to choose the right fork oil for your motorcycle. But to understand how ...

Fork seals and oil weight?? - FJR Owners Forum

I'll just add the proper way to measure fork oil is with a ruler, with springs out, forks compressed, not by volume as it is unreliable. Also, ...

fork oil weight? - Tech Help/Race Shop - Vital MX

Most modern bikes use a very light fork oil; 1- or 2-wt. You didn't mention the year model of your CR, but if it is newer than about 1984, you are probably ...

Fork oil weight | VOG Forum

Fork oil weight ; md2420. 4890 posts · Joined 2016 · #2 · Oct 18, 2021 ; PreachSF. 1717 posts · Joined 2012 · #3 · Oct 22, 2021 ; PreachSF. 1717 posts ...

Can you tell a difference in Fork oil weight? - Honda Twins

JMHO..... To answer your specific question, Yes, an experienced rider will/can feel the difference in both oil weight and volume as either can ...

Fork Oil for Heavy Rider - Harley Davidson Forums

Aftermarket make fork oil in weights...7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, etc. I think the Harley base oil is 10 and the Harley heavy duty is 20 weight.

Fork Oil Analysis - YouTube

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Fork oil height level and weight suggestions. | ST1100-Suspension

The viscosity of the oil will have more effect on that. You could go from a 7.5 weight to a 10 weight and make the suspension a little stiffer.

fork oil weight | GL1800Riders Forums

If your a large man as already stated I would recommend new springs (or Traxxion) of any of the major flavors avail. Then I recommend 10 wt oil.

What fork oil weight with Race Tech Springs and Emulators

IF I had to choose, I'd see about matching fluid viscosity according to your fork spring's rate used for your weight. if you're a lightweight ...

Fork Oil | The Dirt Bike | Motocross | Supercross Forum at DirtRider.Net

Different weight oils will certainly effect how your suspension behaves. Heavier oil weights will stiffen the damping (some say most noticeably ...

What weight fork oil....???? - TW200 Forum

The stock weight is 10w. The factory fill is ~8oz and its not enough for this fork. If you check the writeups that were done by Lizrdbrth he ...