Subject: RE: Fork Oil
Author: Peter Scheer
Date: Feb 22, 2001, 10:14 AM
Post ID: 1705561190
Rich,
just wondering , why the recommendation for the O ring replacement? I
wouldn't think the oil would get that far up the tubes.
Also, my drain plug gaskets were torn, I used RTV gasket sealer, put a
small bead around base of head. Seems to work fine.
| -----Original Message----- From: Rich Zink [SMTP:rzi-@co.alameda.ca.us] Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:48 AM To: 'Loopfram-@topica.com' Subject: RE: Fork Oil ============================================================ IN-LINE OR ONLINE? GET I.T. TRAINING AT CYBERSTATEU.COM. For corporate or individual success, access online courses in network infrastructure technologies at CyberStateU.com. http://click.topica.com/aaabtKb1dfltb15Bu9a/CyberState ============================================================ IMHO If the oil has been in there for more than a couple of years anything you put in it will be an improvement. Mine was black and low when I changed it. My survey turned up responses from 10WT fork oil to 90WT gear oil. In the end I took the recommendation of two Guzzi mechanics and went with ATF. I can say the forks feel a little smoother if nothing else. Tech tip, think about acquiring new drain plug washers and the o-rings for the fork caps before proceeding. Rich ------------------------------------------------------------ Miguel, I asked that question some weeks ago and the general summary replies was that the oil weight is not that critical but that heavy weight stuff like 50 works fine. People replied with ATF fluid, 40 and 50 w motor oils. The oil is mainly a lubricant with some minor damping action. These forks are pretty low tech. I put in some 20-50 that I had. I haven't ridden it yet. Probably the main thing is to put in equal amounts of oil on each side . Pete --- Sponsor's Message -------------------------------------- Discuss Tech News as It Happens! Keep up with the latest happenings in high tech -- FREE! http://click.topica.com/aaaa4Ib1dfltb15Bu9c/technology ------------------------------------------------------------ ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 |