What grade fork oil should I use?
Look for a high-VI fork oil Instead, look for a fork oil with a high viscosity index (VI). A higher VI indicates better resistance to viscosity changes throughout broad temperature swings.
Can you use engine oil for forks?
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.
What kind of oil is fork oil?
Fork oil is a specific kind of product. It isn’t motor oil. This oil is designed to do just one function. Fork oil comes in a variety of ‘weight’ or thickness grades.
Whats the difference between fork oil and engine oil?
As for the differences between motor oil and fork oil, the way they measure the “weight” is completely different, and fork oil has additives to keep it from “foaming” , plus other additives directly needed in the fork enviroment.
What can you use instead of fork oil?
ATF is a good substitute for fork oil due to its anti-foaming properties. Many motorcycles used to specify ATF for the forks as stock. ATF is roughly equivalent to 7.5 weight fork oil, so will be a bit on the light side for any of the XJ series, but you might find it to be acceptable.
When do you change the oil on a Honda?
Over time you will see that Honda’s engineers developed the engines of our fleet and oils might have changed to facilitate the engine’s performance. If you cannot find your model or have questions about the right selection of oil, your dealership and we are available for you.
What does genuine oil application guide by Honda mean?
In developing this series of ground breaking engines, Honda has engineered a range of oils to match precisely the requirements of the engines. The Genuine Oil Application Guide enables the dealership network as well as the customers, to choose the right engine oil for your Honda ensuring efficiency and best performance.
What kind of engine oil does a Honda motorcycle use?
Honda 4 – Stroke Motorcycle engine oil is a superior quality genuine engine oil recommended for all 4 – Stroke Honda motorcycle engines. It conforms to the international specifications of JASO MA SAE 10W/30.
What should the viscosity of Honda engine oil be?
The best reason I can think of for Honda motor company to change their recommended oil viscosity from the 10W-40 to a 10W-30 is SALES! (no that’s not fact, no I have no proof!)
What kind of oil does a Honda engine use?
Honda’s engineers have developed a new series of engines using their unique Earth Dreams Technology, which ensures the perfect balance of efficiency and performance. In developing this series of ground breaking engines, Honda has engineered a range of oils to match precisely the requirements of the engines.
In developing this series of ground breaking engines, Honda has engineered a range of oils to match precisely the requirements of the engines. The Genuine Oil Application Guide enables the dealership network as well as the customers, to choose the right engine oil for your Honda ensuring efficiency and best performance.
What kind of oil is in front forks?
Hence for that reason the front forks of the bike are filled with a highly viscous liquid, Fork Oil. Those who are not familiar with the term viscous or viscosity, it simply means the thickness of the liquid to provide proper lubrication as well as has load carrying capacity.
Over time you will see that Honda’s engineers developed the engines of our fleet and oils might have changed to facilitate the engine’s performance. If you cannot find your model or have questions about the right selection of oil, your dealership and we are available for you.