fork oil

[C.S]

can anyone enlighten me on the diff types

as in, thick/thin types

and some feedback/review also

[hellsfury]

im using thick fork oil. it gives a stiffer feel

[C.S]

thick is wat "rating"?

[lycan]

changing of front folk oil need to rebuild the folK?

[Izammo]

hi guys, when to change fork oil? when theres leaking?

[chiam]

my bike is 6 mths old do i need to change fork oil? it has done 13k km already

[C.S]

fork oil, only when u think ur fork is damn soft

usually, new bikes

not an issue for a long long time to come

[Bluetooth]

can anyone enlighten me on the diff types

as in, thick/thin types

and some feedback/review also

 

Usually come in viscoscity grade of SAE 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 but different manufacturer termed thme differently.

 

Generally SAE 5 and 10 are for small bikes and 15 to 25 are for bigger bikes. But the best outcome would be to mix them in known ratio of SAE grades and volume to achieve the desired damping effect.

[aRcHeR]

changing of front folk oil need to rebuild the folK?

 

no need. but if the seals are old, it's better to change them together while doing an oil change.

 

Usually come in viscoscity grade of SAE 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 but different manufacturer termed thme differently.

 

Generally SAE 5 and 10 are for small bikes and 15 to 25 are for bigger bikes. But the best outcome would be to mix them in known ratio of SAE grades and volume to achieve the desired damping effect.

 

not true. SAE 5, aka 5 wt oils are more towards rear suspension. same goes for 2.5 wt oil. for front fork, most bikes are using 10-15 wt. it would also depends on the rider's weight and preference as to whether he/she wants a slow/fast damping on the front fork.

 

20-25 wt oil would have a very slow damping due to the thick viscosity, which is very very seldom used on bikes.

[FOXY]

so where is a good place to change or service fork ?