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-Ralph-
21-10-10, 10:21 PM
Anyone know what Suzuki Fork Oil goes in the pointy SV from the factory, for instance.

Suzuki L01
Suzuki W-15
Suzuki G10
Suzuki G15

etc
simesb
21-10-10, 10:46 PM
SS8 according to the K3 service manual. (99000-99001-SS8)
yorkie_chris
22-10-10, 01:54 PM
It's about 36cSt. Too thin really.

Most you might actually want to use are more than that. 45-50cSt.
embee
22-10-10, 02:20 PM
According to the Bible (http://www.peterverdonedesigns.com/lowspeed.htm) the SS8 would probably be "Showa SS8", which is a typical 10W (the forks are made by Showa).

From my experience I'd thoroughly recommend Silkolene PRO RSF fork oils, pick your own viscosity.

According to the table in the Bible, you might find the Suzuki G10 a touch thin, and the G15 might be a touch thick.
-Ralph-
22-10-10, 03:41 PM
Thanks guys, I was just trying to find out what cSt the original oil was to have something to compare against when choosing the correct oil.