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Fork Oil GT80
09 Jul 2020 06:14
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Fork Oil GT80 #1
Hello,
I need to change fork spy on my GT80.
I will do it tomorrow. I'm wondering what kind of oil I need to choose for the fork.
I checked in the service manual and I see that it say: Fork Oil, engine oil 10W30
Usually, I put special fork oil. Is it normal to put engine oil in the fork ?
Maybe before, fork oil doesn't exist ?
Should I put fork oil 10W or engine oil 10W30 ?
Also, I want a fork harder, maybe I can put oil 20W ?
Thank you for your answers.
Julien.
I need to change fork spy on my GT80.
I will do it tomorrow. I'm wondering what kind of oil I need to choose for the fork.
I checked in the service manual and I see that it say: Fork Oil, engine oil 10W30
Usually, I put special fork oil. Is it normal to put engine oil in the fork ?
Maybe before, fork oil doesn't exist ?
Should I put fork oil 10W or engine oil 10W30 ?
Also, I want a fork harder, maybe I can put oil 20W ?
Thank you for your answers.
Julien.
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09 Jul 2020 13:34
Fork Oil GT80 #2
20 w wouldn't be a bad place to start from . You can always go lighter if it's too harsh .
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10 Jul 2020 16:43
Fork Oil GT80 #3
If your body weight is under 100 lbs, than 10w would be ok. If you weigh more than 150 lbs I would go with the 20w. You don't want to be bottoming out all the time.
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