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Message started by splash07 on 02/27/12 at 11:06:07

Title: Fork oil?
Post by splash07 on 02/27/12 at 11:06:07

Can I use regular 15W motor oil or do I have to buy oil specific for motorcycle shock?

Title: Re: Fork oil?
Post by Retread on 02/27/12 at 13:01:35

I usually put fork oil in, regular 15w oil has a tendency to foam and build pressure which will blow seals..
It isn't that expensive..

Title: Re: Fork oil?
Post by splash07 on 02/29/12 at 10:41:18

The cost is not really a concern, Im just having a hard time locating some.

Title: Re: Fork oil?
Post by bill67 on 02/29/12 at 11:06:57

21223E33213A6265520 wrote:

The cost is not really a concern, Im just having a hard time locating some.

All motorcycle dealers carry fork oil.

Title: Re: Fork oil?
Post by verslagen1 on 02/29/12 at 11:17:39

While I'd use fork oil over anything else... ATF can be used in a pinch.

Title: Re: Fork oil?
Post by splash07 on 02/29/12 at 17:17:43

Thanks guys, found some and am back in business.

Title: Re: Fork oil?
Post by kutter79 on 03/05/12 at 11:02:34

Hey i just did fork seals and was wondering if you can just fill with oil through the top of fork or have to go in the bottom hole? I saw on a writeup to fill through bottom bolt hole. Was also wondering how much each side holds. thanks

Title: Re: Fork oil?
Post by verslagen1 on 03/05/12 at 11:56:21

405F52454A330 wrote:

Turn the fork upside - down and fill 441 ml /14.9 oz/ thru the bolt hole on the bottom.

While franch says to fill from the bottom... I didn't. Just poured it in from the top.

Just a note, with the springs installed and the top tube colapsed, the oil come up to about an inch from the top... if I remember correctly. :-?