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Started by willismcclean, February 21, 2016, 07:25:47 PM

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willismcclean

February 21, 2016, 07:25:47 PM
Howdy people,,, I'm changing my fork seals,,, what oil do you recommend to refill with

Arnie

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February 21, 2016, 07:32:51 PM
ATF DX3

Yamahammer1200

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February 22, 2016, 10:59:20 PM
ATF DX3.  I'm assuming that's Dexron III in the U.S.? Is that a 10W?
Chrome don't get you home.
1989 FJ1200

Arnie

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February 23, 2016, 07:09:08 AM
Yes, its Dexron3.  Approx = 15wt.

       ATF vs Oil Wt Equiv
> Chrysler ATF+3 = 10W
> Dextron 3/Mercon = 15W
> Type F = 20W

I have RaceTech Emulators and 0.95kg/mm springs in my forks.
Prior to that, I was using a mix of 10 + 15wt fork oil and that worked fine.
Its just easier and much cheaper to find ATF, and it works just as well.
Its high detergent, and is very temperature stable.
I fill to 130mm from the top with springs out and forks collapsed.  YMMV
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