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Message started by PipJones on 12/03/08 at 09:08:36

Title: Front Shocks
Post by PipJones on 12/03/08 at 09:08:36

My front forks are pretty squishy. what kind of fluid do they take?
ATF, 5w-30? Or do they take some special shock fluid?

Thanks

Pip Jones

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by photojoe on 12/03/08 at 09:31:24

Clymers calls for SAE 15 fork oil. Probably a good idea to check, or change the seals while you're in there.

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by verslagen1 on 12/03/08 at 10:12:53

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Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by serowbot on 12/03/08 at 10:27:12

Not an expert here,... but fork oil will effect damping/rebound more than compression..You'll need firmer springs or spacers under the fork caps to firm it up.
Mines a little mushier than I would like too...I just don't want to deal with it.

Anybody done any firming out there?....

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by LANCER on 12/03/08 at 10:38:35

I bumped up the oil to 20 wt and it made a noticeable difference, much firmer and I really liked the feel.

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by PipJones on 12/03/08 at 10:40:38

thanks for all the help fellas!

Another maitenance thing i have to do....

but first...... The darned Carb!

Pip Jones

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by franch on 12/04/08 at 04:28:35

i used 30 weight atf and it's much stiffer in the front