Fork Oil

[NickelArse]

I'm stripping the forks on the Africa Twin RD04 and fitting Progressive springs from Wirth, they recommend a SAE 10W oil,
I've still got 15W from the Varadero I'm not planning on rally stuff but worry 15 may be too viscous.

Any suggestions





Vader recommends 40% with cola, I'll not bother.

 

[Lutin]

Vader recommends 40% with cola, I'll not bother.

He's probably confusing fork oil with Rum. Again!

You might find 15 W a bit too much. When I changed the fork oil on the Transalp to 10W there was a definite difference to the 5W that was in previously. I suppose it would be down to how much of a faff it would be to try the 15W and change it to 10W if needed - seeing as there's no drain plug on these forks.

 

[NickelArse]

I've still got so much sat on the shelf from the Vara including fork seals, just had a look and they have the same part number!!!!
I cant see any one buying the oil from me so I'll use it, the worse that can happen is the seals blow

I'll let you know how it fairs up

 

[Raymo]

15 heavy !!

mine has 5wt with intiminators original springs though,

 

[Mark]

I'd personally go for the 10w. The front might tie itself up in knots on the right (read wrong)road surface which could be a bit scary!

Then you'd need the 40% with cola