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flymo · 20-04-12, 10:18 AM

Ok, so as a minimal change you could go slightly thicker with the oil which will primarily effect damping. But if its been a while since the fork oil was last changed, fresh oil may be enough.

If you want a much better setup for not a little, look at getting a set of emulators. Cheapest are around 40 quid, makes a huge difference to the front fork capability.

20-04-12, 10:33 AM

I know the springs were upgraded a couple of years back, have no clue when the oil was last changed tho.

flymo · 20-04-12, 10:35 AM

then it will likely have the consistency of dishwater, I would replace with a good quality 10W fork oil and start from there.

20-04-12, 11:14 AM

Excellent you have been brilliant.

Jayneflakes · 20-04-12, 06:55 PM

I used two bottles of 500ml ten weight fork oil when I serviced my front end. The feeling after was like riding a whole new machine, fork action was so smooth I thought I had new forks. I have now got used to it, but I sure do notice the harsh rear end!

21-04-12, 07:41 AM

I already have an SRAD rear shock, rear is nice, i think thats why the front feels so shocking.

20-04-12, 10:18 AM	#11
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: How much fork oil? Ok, so as a minimal change you could go slightly thicker with the oil which will primarily effect damping. But if its been a while since the fork oil was last changed, fresh oil may be enough. If you want a much better setup for not a little, look at getting a set of emulators. Cheapest are around 40 quid, makes a huge difference to the front fork capability.

20-04-12, 10:33 AM	#12
daveyrach Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much fork oil? I know the springs were upgraded a couple of years back, have no clue when the oil was last changed tho.

20-04-12, 10:35 AM	#13
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: How much fork oil? then it will likely have the consistency of dishwater, I would replace with a good quality 10W fork oil and start from there.

20-04-12, 11:14 AM	#14
daveyrach Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much fork oil? Excellent you have been brilliant.

21-04-12, 07:41 AM	#16
daveyrach Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much fork oil? I already have an SRAD rear shock, rear is nice, i think thats why the front feels so shocking.

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