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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?


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Reply #1 - 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.
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Reply #2 - 12/03/08 at 10:12:53
 
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Reply #3 - 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?....

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Reply #4 - 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.
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Reply #5 - 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!


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Reply #6 - 12/04/08 at 04:28:35
 
i used 30 weight atf and it's much stiffer in the front
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