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[mkr]

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

I think one guy on the US SV forum had 178,000 miles on the original engine

don't think I will get anywhere near that! lol

[R1ffR4ff]

Originally Posted by mkr

don't think I will get anywhere near that! lol

Me neither

Have you changed your fork oil ? I changed mine for some proper 15W fork oil and it's like a whole new front end for handling compared with whatever the Pi** thin stuff they factory fit or was in. I use Smith&Allen oils. Great price and quality delivered to the door.


https://www.smithandallan.com/produc...k-oil-15w-4114

Proper Gallon does two oil changes!

https://www.smithandallan.com/produc...cycle-oil-4117

[mkr]

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

Me neither

Have you changed your fork oil ? I changed mine for some proper 15W fork oil and it's like a whole new front end for handling compared with whatever the Pi** thin stuff they factory fit or was in. I use Smith&Allen oils. Great price and quality delivered to the door.


https://www.smithandallan.com/produc...k-oil-15w-4114

Proper Gallon does two oil changes!

https://www.smithandallan.com/produc...cycle-oil-4117

no haven't changed fork oil ever, really should do though, add that to my list, thanks for reminding me, I think, lol

[R1ffR4ff]

Originally Posted by mkr

no haven't changed fork oil ever, really should do though, add that to my list, thanks for reminding me, I think, lol

On occasion replenishing the Fork oil can cause fork seals to go if they have been in the bike since new. Be prepared and if you are going to change the fork oil then best put new fork seals in as well just in case.

I only use ,"All Balls " seals on older bikes as they have an extra skirt that helps prevent them leaking if there are any small scores on the forks. They are the only ones that cured fork seal leaks on my old CX500s I used to run.

All Balls Fork Seals eBay

Useful site to bookmark,

http://www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/howto/svs_fork_oil/

This guy as some good tips as well,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrmYJgcGX30

[mkr]

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

On occasion replenishing the Fork oil can cause fork seals to go if they have been in the bike since new. Be prepared and if you are going to change the fork oil then best put new fork seals in as well just in case.

I only use ,"All Balls " seals on older bikes as they have an extra skirt that helps prevent them leaking if there are any small scores on the forks. They are the only ones that cured fork seal leaks on my old CX500s I used to run.

All Balls Fork Seals eBay

Useful site to bookmark,

http://www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/howto/svs_fork_oil/

This guy as some good tips as well,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrmYJgcGX30

will re-visit this thread when/if get round to fork seals, ta for info