a quick one on fork oil....

im just under 14st... ride a 2000 curvey...only changing the front fork oil...

is 15w the way to go?

ps..tried search, if anyone can tell me how to search multiple words that would be good as put "fork oil" just brings up fork, put "fork and oil" or "fork & oil" or "fork+oil" same thing....

thanks

Dappa D

[jambo]

At 14 stone you'll be rather heavier than the stock springs are designed for. I just put clean, fresh 10 weight oil on mine, seems fine so far.

fork+oil would be the way to go but words of less than 4 characters are discounted. Try fork+setup or similar...

Edit: use the advanced search and accept results only from "SV Talk, tuning & tweaking" and possibly "Bike talk" if you're after an answer to a tech question.

Originally Posted by jambo

At 14 stone you'll be rather heavier than the stock springs are designed for. I just put clean, fresh 10 weight oil on mine, seems fine so far.

fork+oil would be the way to go but words of less than 4 characters are discounted. Try fork+setup or similar...

cool thanks jambo, didnt know the 3 character thing!!

Automatic transmission fluid is around the same viscosity and would also be suitable if you want something around SAE 10W.

Cheers

Nana

Originally Posted by banana

Automatic transmission fluid is around the same viscosity and would also be suitable if you want something around SAE 10W.

Cheers

Nana

having the garage do it while hes got the bike balancing the carbs and checking valve clearences so just after what viscosity best to ask him to put in....

Sector Category Make Model Motorcycles Motorcycles SUZUKI SV650,- S (Motorcycles)


Make SUZUKI Model SV650,- S (Motorcycles) Engine 4 str. Year 1999 -
Application Recommendation Capacity (ltr) Engine (4 str.) Premium
POWER 1 RACING 4T 10W-40 (c) 2.4 Mid-range POWER 1 GPS 4T 10W-40 Gearbox From Engine
Final Drive -
Fork SYNTHETIC FORK OIL 10W (b) Coolant ANTIFREEZE 1.6 Brake & Clutch Fluid RESPONSE SUPER DOT 4
Grease Points LM GREASE

Lubricant / Capacity Notes

bCapacity unquoted c.Alternative recommendations, Engine (4 str): 10W-50; 15W-40; 15W-50; 20W-40; 20W-50

as standard is 10w im going to put in 15w and see how that feels....

can anyone recommend an amount or should i stick with standard amount???

[21QUEST]

Dappa D, without getting technical, with regards to the numbers on bottle(ie 10w, 15w etc), my advice IMHO is, don't use 15wt . Stick a 10wt in there. It will work better....especially if you do ride in the cold/winter

Make sure you tell them, that you want the air gap, set in the proper manner. A lot of shops just stick in the amount listed in the manual and don't actually check the air gap......

EDIT: do you know what brand of fork oil, the shop would be using?



Cheers
Ben

Originally Posted by 21QUEST

Dappa D, without getting technical, with regards to the numbers on bottle(ie 10w, 15w etc), my advice IMHO is don't use 15wt . Stick a 10wt in there. It will work better....especially if you do ride in the cold/winter

Make sure you tell them, that you want the air gap, set in the proper manner. A lot of shops just stick in the amount listed in the manual and don't actually check the air gap.



Cheers
Ben

Hi Ben,

yes mate use it all year round for work, basically the mechanic at the garage will be doing it, hes not a specialist suspension tuner, I cant afford that aswell as the other stuff i need done,

but he can change the fork oil no problem, he has asked me what weight i want in there and what amount i want in there (if different to standard).....by putting in a certain amount in (what amount?) will this automatically make an air gap?..my knowleage is carp on this subject im afraid....

oh and ill be keeping the standard springs for the foreseeable future im just trying to make it handle a bit better....any advice appreciated

Edit....i dont know but im sure i could request a certain brand as its not in untill next wednesday.....(not one thats going to jack the price up by loads tho!!!)

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Dappa D

by putting in a certain amount in (what amount?) will this automatically make an air gap?..my knowleage is carp on this subject im afraid....

Ask him to put the standard amount in and check the air gap properly with a steel rule. a feww cc's of oil more or less makes a big difference to the air gap, which affects the effective spring rate from compressing the air and the spring at close to full compression. He doesn't need to be an expert, just have a ruler.

Jambo