What kind of oil to use on Fazer Forks?
The manual specifies 10W fork oil, but many fazer owners (myself included) use 15W as it makes the front forks less bouncy. The fork inner must be fully inserted into the fork lower to do this – remember the risk of getting it jammed so DO THIS VERY CAREFULLY!
Do you need new fork oil and seals?
You will definately need new fork seals and fork oil. You may need new dust seals (depending on the condition of the old one – if they are ok they can be reused). You may also need new seal retaining clips if the old ones are corroded – these are not expensive so it may be a good idea to replace them regardless.
What happens to Forks when the seals wear out?
As with all things, over time the oils degrades and gets contaminated with water which affects the damping of the forks. This process increases rapidly when the seals wear out and you will also start to loose fork oil, again affecting the performance of the forks.
What kind of oil do you use for damper rod forks?
Most damper rod type forks are specd for a viscosity of 34 cSt@40C. Basically ATF Fluid) although most setups require far thicker for adequate performance. I used the Wilbers 7.5wt. I just changed the suspension on my ’09 Wee. In the forks, I went with Gold Tech Emulators, the .90 spring and the recommended ATF fluid.
What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson Fork take?
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Which is the best oil for standard forks?
High-quality base oil, advance additives, lubricinol, temperature stable viscosity are the main particle of the Maxima Fork Oil. Maxima is a mineral based fork oil that is designed for standard-type forks and cartridge.
What can I use to stiffen my front fork?
You can stiffen up you fork action with heavier weight fork oil. If your spring has sagged a bit, or you want stiffer springing, you can make a spacer out of a piece of 3/4″ CPVC hot water plastic pipe. Just cut it to the length you want and put it on top of the spring, under the top fork bolt.
What’s the best way to change fork oil?
If you are just changing the oil, the best idea is to measure how much oil you drain from each side, and start with that much on the make-up. If “dry”, then add the amount shown in the book and then do as below.