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Old 30-01-11, 02:34 PM   #1
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hi all ..can any one recomend a good fork oil for my curvy. it will be used on short curcuits and manx, it has maxton front springs and spacers, and a maxton rt2 also the quantity of oil. the forks are standard, im 13 stone in my leathers, chers all rob
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Old 30-01-11, 02:44 PM   #2
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What rate spring is it? That may make a difference as to which weight oil you want. Brand probably won't be affected though...
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Old 30-01-11, 08:12 PM   #3
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sorry to be thick, im not sure what rate the spring is, it is maxtons direct replacement for the standard sv item, however, the spring is shorter and the spacer is longer , the spring wire looks to be the same dia. ans the spring has a constant coil patters over its lenth , the same as the suzuki item.........rob
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Old 09-02-11, 03:26 PM   #4
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10w shud be fine pal
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Old 14-02-11, 12:48 AM   #5
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If you want the answer that lines up with the choice of spring & shock, phone Maxton, and ask for their recommendation. I'd be very supprised if your fork springs were not a bit stiffer than the OE units fitted by suzuki.

For track riding I suspect 10w will be a little soft, and you might be better off with something more viscous. However, I don't race so wouldn't want to muddy the waters with my suggestions

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Old 14-02-11, 10:23 AM   #6
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the problem often when putting a thicker oil in , is it actually takes away from the springs damping/rebound, but again as jambo says ask an expert, you'll never get a consistent answer on here !
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