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Message started by Fizzer on 10/18/13 at 02:12:38

Title: Ryca CS-1 fork oil
Post by Fizzer on 10/18/13 at 02:12:38

Hi All, what weight of oil have people used for their CS-1? Also, how much oil?
I have the progressive srpings and would prefer a 'firmer' & sportier ride.
Thnx
Andy

Title: Re: Ryca CS-1 fork oil
Post by Gyrobob on 10/21/13 at 18:04:27

I used the specified amount of oil. ATF. The ride is stiff, really stiff.

Title: Re: Ryca CS-1 fork oil
Post by Fizzer on 10/22/13 at 06:47:24

Thnx Gyro, I found he reference in the fork build manual (insert springs and washers, compress the fork tube, fill it to the top - ~15 Oz)
What viscosity is your ATF? I see references from 3W up to very high numbers - a lot of people suggesting it's 10W for the most part.
Why did you decide on ATF over fork oil?

Title: Re: Ryca CS-1 fork oil
Post by MrPazloe on 10/22/13 at 07:26:22

Crap! You're supposed to put oil in forks???!

Kidding.. I also use ATF, recommended amount

Title: Re: Ryca CS-1 fork oil
Post by Gyrobob on 10/22/13 at 18:44:32

313E2D2D3225636766570 wrote:

I used ATF because I had some.

Someday I might experiment with different weights, but most places I researched said it was acceptable for weight (about 10w) and chemistry, so I just used what I had handy.

Title: Re: Ryca CS-1 fork oil
Post by Dave on 10/23/13 at 05:07:24

A long time ago before the internet.....we had to drive places to buy stuff. The closest motorycle shop to me in the 70's was an hour and a half round trip. Using ATF for fork oil was common.....as it could be obtained at any gas station. It has seal conditioners, anti-foam agents.....lots of good stuff that makes it work well for fork oil. Only down side is that you can't try different "weights" or viscosity, and it smells weird.