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[Ross Lindberg]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Carlos Rigdon" wrote:

> > What weight fork oil is everyone using with progressive springs > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

Paul Streeter recommends 7 weight and I'm inclined to agree. I'm running 10 weight at present and it is too firm on rough tarmac and washboad roads. Fred should have the 7 weight here tomorrow. Ross Lindberg Fertile, MN

[Zachariah Mully]

On Fri, 2007-06-22 at 19:52 +0000, Ross Lindberg wrote:

> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Carlos Rigdon" > wrote: > > > > What weight fork oil is everyone using with progressive springs > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > Paul Streeter recommends 7 weight and I'm inclined to agree. I'm > running 10 weight at present and it is too firm on rough tarmac and > washboad roads. Fred should have the 7 weight here tomorrow. >

Just use ATF: ~7.5WT Z

[kestrelfal]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Zachariah Mully wrote:

> > On Fri, 2007-06-22 at 19:52 +0000, Ross Lindberg wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Carlos Rigdon" > > wrote: > > > > > > What weight fork oil is everyone using with progressive springs > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > Paul Streeter recommends 7 weight and I'm inclined to agree. I'm > > running 10 weight at present and it is too firm on rough tarmac and > > washboad roads. Fred should have the 7 weight here tomorrow. > > > > Just use ATF: ~7.5WT > > Z >

Mineral, semi/full-synthetic ATF, and with or w/o "seal conditioner" (pre-installed or TRANS-X additive)? Fred

[Zachariah Mully]

On Fri, 2007-06-22 at 20:28 +0000, kestrelfal wrote:

> > > > Just use ATF: ~7.5WT > > > > Z > > > > Mineral, semi/full-synthetic ATF, and > with or w/o "seal conditioner" (pre-installed > or TRANS-X additive)? > > Fred

Dextron/Mercon? compatible is what I think I looked up. Seal conditioner will be nice for your seals, besides what ATF doesn't have seal conditioners in it? I thought it was part of the spec. Z

[J Fortner]

Honda SS8 which is 7.5 weight. What I had at the time.

On 6/22/07, Carlos Rigdon wrote: > > What weight fork oil is everyone using with progressive springs > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RM]

On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:33:06 -0500, "Carlos Rigdon" said:

> What weight fork oil is everyone using with progressive springs

Dexron III ATF is the Momma Bear porridge. I think Dexron VI is thinner. RM

[Rick McCauley]

Good morning. I just put new progressive springs in my 2003 KLR. Has anybody experimented with different fork oils, and which works best. I tip the scales at 280 lbs At what point are the forks full? Are they filled with the springs in, or out? I know. I need to buy a manual. Rick A17 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Rick McCauley wrote:

> > Good morning. > I just put new progressive springs in my 2003 KLR. Has anybody experimented with different fork oils, and which works best. I tip the scales at 280 lbs > At what point are the forks full? Are they filled with the springs in, or out? > > I know. I need to buy a manual. >

Measure the oil level with the springs out and the forks compressed - 190 to 170 mm from the top. The higher the oil level, the greater the air spring effect. Oil weight is a matter of preference. I like 10wt or even 7.5 for compliance over rocks. A lot of riders prefer 15wt, and on I know of uses 30wt.

[Walter Mitty]

What Jud said. You will surely like it better at 170 mm. I use Mobil 1 ATF. It is supposed to be about 10 wt. It is available just about anywhere that has Autozone or Walmart.

--- On Fri, 3/13/09, Jud Jones wrote: From: Jud Jones Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Fork oil To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, March 13, 2009, 6:22 AM --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Rick McCauley wrote: > > Good morning. > I just put new progressive springs in my 2003 KLR. Has anybody experimented with different fork oils, and which works best. I tip the scales at 280 lbs > At what point are the forks full? Are they filled with the springs in, or out? > > I know. I need to buy a manual. > Measure the oil level with the springs out and the forks compressed - 190 to 170 mm from the top. The higher the oil level, the greater the air spring effect. Oil weight is a matter of preference. I like 10wt or even 7.5 for compliance over rocks. A lot of riders prefer 15wt, and on I know of uses 30wt. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

If I may ask, why 170mm? Rick A17

--- On Fri, 3/13/09, Walter Mitty wrote: From: Walter Mitty Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Fork oil To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" Date: Friday, March 13, 2009, 10:09 AM What Jud said. You will surely like it better at 170 mm. I use Mobil 1 ATF. It is supposed to be about 10 wt. It is available just about anywhere that has Autozone or Walmart. --- On Fri, 3/13/09, Jud Jones wrote: From: Jud Jones Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Fork oil To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com Date: Friday, March 13, 2009, 6:22 AM --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Rick McCauley wrote: > > Good morning. > I just put new progressive springs in my 2003 KLR. Has anybody experimented with different fork oils, and which works best. I tip the scales at 280 lbs > At what point are the forks full? Are they filled with the springs in, or out? > > I know. I need to buy a manual. > Measure the oil level with the springs out and the forks compressed - 190 to 170 mm from the top. The higher the oil level, the greater the air spring effect. Oil weight is a matter of preference. I like 10wt or even 7.5 for compliance over rocks. A lot of riders prefer 15wt, and on I know of uses 30wt. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]