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NEHI
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« on: July 12, 2011, 09:13:06 AM »
   I just got done rebuilding my front end of my 99 I/S. What weight oil do most of you use? Honda says SS 8, but is 8 the weight?
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   Dean..
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2011, 09:30:12 AM »
I'm running 15 weighth in my forks. 2000 Interstate.
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The Anvil
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2011, 09:36:06 AM »
I went with the stock weight but I've heard lots of positive reviews from people who went with 15w.
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2011, 10:20:43 AM »
I just replaced seals as well in mine... I went with SS8... works great for me... although I want to upgrade to progressive springs but that will be another time...

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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2011, 10:45:40 AM »
I used 15w when I installed the 6 degree triple tree w/fork extensions, Progressive springs, and all new seals.  It's a bit stiffer than I'd like, but I think that's because of the fork extensions preloading the springs.  This winter I'll be going to a lighter oil to see if it helps soften it up some.
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2011, 11:14:06 AM »
When I had the forks of my Tourer rebuilt with Progressive springs, 8 weight was used and I am perfectly happy with it.

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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2011, 04:10:43 AM »
SS8 is equal or close to a 10W oil
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