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merv
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« on: July 09, 2018, 10:57:10 PM »
Is there any difference between makers on fork oil. Looking at different fork oils i notice they come in weights, what would be a good all round weight to use on an st1100 that's being turned into a trike.
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2018, 11:21:23 PM »
I used engine oil in my trike forks to stiffen them up a little. No problems with seals etc & seemed to reduce the nose diving.
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2018, 07:10:53 AM »
If it says grade 1 oil it's most likely a very thin ( soft ) and if it's grade 10, ( thicker ) it will be a firmer ride ?
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2018, 07:41:44 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2018, 07:45:02 AM »
Maybe worth a read............. ?

http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9552.0

http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=15048.0
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