WHAT GRADE FORK OIL ??? - SV650.org

19-07-05, 11:30 AM

AS PER TITLE

I'm a 10 stone runt and lauras (GF - Regular pillion) is about 9 1/2 stone. The forks are going in to be re sealed and oil changed 2moro and i just wondered what would be best to put in it. I don't want it to dive live a dying swan but i don't want it to break my jewels every time i brake either

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any help appreciated

19-07-05, 01:17 PM

Opinions vary, but as a general rule you should be aiming for a weight to match the strength of the springs. Std is a little under 10w, so if you have std springs, then 10w would be a good bet. If you want more damping go to a heavier weight, for less

go lighter

Paul

northwind · 19-07-05, 06:29 PM

Personally I'm of the opinion that there's no magic numbers, since there's an element of personal preference. I ran 15W in mine and that was a little heavy when cold, and I'm 10 stone with wet hair. If i'd kept the stock forks I would have tried 12.5W next.

19-07-05, 11:30 AM	#1
Stormspiel Guest Posts: n/a	WHAT GRADE FORK OIL ??? AS PER TITLE I'm a 10 stone runt and lauras (GF - Regular pillion) is about 9 1/2 stone. The forks are going in to be re sealed and oil changed 2moro and i just wondered what would be best to put in it. I don't want it to dive live a dying swan but i don't want it to break my jewels every time i brake either . any help appreciated

19-07-05, 06:29 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Personally I'm of the opinion that there's no magic numbers, since there's an element of personal preference. I ran 15W in mine and that was a little heavy when cold, and I'm 10 stone with wet hair. If i'd kept the stock forks I would have tried 12.5W next. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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19-07-05, 01:17 PM	#2
PBx Guest Posts: n/a	Opinions vary, but as a general rule you should be aiming for a weight to match the strength of the springs. Std is a little under 10w, so if you have std springs, then 10w would be a good bet. If you want more damping go to a heavier weight, for less go lighter Paul