Fork oil
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:06 pm
i have just replaced my oil seals on the forks and am wondering what oil brand/grade to use to refill. any ideas?
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Re: Fork oil
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:18 pm
i think the recommended is 5w but getting it is another thing round by me you can only get 10w.
Re: Fork oil
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:04 am
i used 10sae sikolene a few weeks back when i did my seals,but i tink il be doing my seals again be4 long again as i find the forks very stif 4 the bumps they be going over lol
Re: Fork oil
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:19 pm
The lighter, the better. With stock forks for racing 7.5wt oil is the norm(with standard springs). If Kawasaki recommendation is 5wt, then I'd get some of that, and for the road I'd think that's about right 