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Author Topic: Question on Fork oil  (Read 2071 times)
Zorba
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« on: April 22, 2009, 07:46:38 PM »

I need to replace the seals again , 24 months later, probably because of the desert heat here, we use to use tranny fluid years ago and was told the tranny fluid is 15 WT where as "fork fluid is 10 WT , i think the heat here 110 plus degrees thins it out too much,
Dumb question ...why can't i put a "20 WT " motor oil in the forks?
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Momz
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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 09:10:14 PM »

I would use the recommended viscosity, but may I suggest that you use the Belray brand. They claim to keep the seals from leaking with their patended "seal swell" additives. I've used it since the early eighties and I've always been impressed with the results. I've used it on my old Brit bikes, at least one Harley, my old Goldwing, and both of my Valks, so I'm conviced it works.
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Zorba
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« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2009, 05:58:20 PM »

Thanks Bro, i like the sound of that "Seal Swell" , i'll try to find some here!
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98valk
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« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2009, 06:08:30 PM »

I have had good results with Amsoil fork oil
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