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What weight is Suzuki L01 fork oil?

What weight is Suzuki L01 fork oil?

L01 is an HVI(High Viscosity Index) 5wt oil which is absolutely critical to getting the fork to work consistently.

What viscosity fork oil should I use?

Most suspension fluids that are lighter than 5wt are designed specifically to be used in a shock. Fork oils heavier than 5wt get too thin when they get hot. Stick with 5wt fork oil.

What weight is Honda SS 25 fork oil?

Showa Suspension Fluid SS-25 = 2.5wt.

What weight is Harley Davidson fork oil?

Standard type E fork oil is supposedly around 7 to 10 weight, regular SE approximately 20 weight, and the heavy duty racing SE is around 30 weight.

What can I use instead of fork oil?

Peanut Butter, and in some cases jelly…………. Many motorcycle supply shops also sell fork oil if you’re having a hard time finding some. Massage oil is the real secret! After all you do want to keep the insides working good and what better way then to have massage oil working it.

Can I use engine oil as fork oil?

ATF is close to most 7-10w oils. If you must, use that as your damper oil. For straight lubricating oil (like in the lowers of a Fox 40), motor oil is just fine.

Does fork oil brand matter?

Yes, fork oil matters.

What is motorcycle fork oil?

The fork oil inside the fork works directly with the valves to provide consistent damping when you’re riding. It controls the fork spring’s energy and converts it to heat that the fork oil absorbs. It does this without regard for temperature, terrain, or what type of motorcycle you choose to ride.

What is the equivalent of type E fork oil?

HD Recommendations Some say type E is equivalent to 10W, some say it’s equivalent to 15W oil or more from other manufacturers. Just keep in mind when changing fork oil, you don’t want to mix different used oils together with new oil.

What viscosity is Harley Davidson type E fork oil?

Harley-Davidson Type B is the equivalent viscosity to Bel-Ray High Performance Fork Oil 15W and the Harley-Davidson Type E is the equivalent to Bel-Ray High Performance Fork Oil 20W.

Can you add fork oil without removing forks?

You will need to remove the caps to refill the fork tubes with oil. If they do, you are in luck and will be able to change the oil without removing the fork legs. Put old newspapers on the floor under the front end. Place a drain pan under the fork legs and remove the drain plugs, one side at a time.

How many countries does Fuchs Silkolene oil come from?

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What are the front labels on Fuchs Silkolene oil?

The new front labels will ensure that you, the customer, can make a fast, confident decision when purchasing FUCHS Silkolene oil.

What are the weights of Castrol fork oil?

Comparative Oil Weights Table Brand Designation cSt @ 40C Viscosity Index Type WHITE POWER #15 67.8 Castrol Fork Oil 5 Fork & Shock Oil 15 150 Mineral Castrol Fork Oil 10 Fork & Shock Oil 32 150 Mineral Castrol Fork Oil 20 Fork & Shock Oil 68 150 Mineral

How much oil does an Ohlins front fork weigh?

Comparative Oil Weights Table Brand Designation cSt @ 40C Ohlins 1309 Made by Soki Front Fork Fluid – Road & Track 19 Ohlins 1310 Front Fork Fluid #10 Medium 22 Ohlins 1315 Front Fork Fluid #15 Medium/Heavy 35 Ohlins 1320 Front Fork Fluid #20 Heavy 50