Hello thanks for looking in... It is time to change the fork oil (nacelle headlamp)----so you know it has been a while/ I found the bottle from the last change figured it may be no good as it has been about 10 years since I changed it. ( I told you Nacelle headlight!)
So I was wondering what or is there an alternative to 20 weight fork oil instead of B-Ray or PJ or whoever. I was hoping to pick it up without having to go all the way to the Frikin dealer for forkin oil....
I run auto tranny fluid in the primary and valvoline in the motor and do not really like to spend the extra 3 bucks a bottle for having to go the Motorcycle shop. I know attitude with the expense. LOL!
So if you got a resource or clue where or what I can use that would be appreciated.
Regards
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I may have been there and done that?
1991 flstf 'fat-boy
branch worked heads shaved .30
used titanium keepers on the heads too.
that is what I was thinking oil is oil as long as it is a SAE standard. Anyone else? I was also wondering about seal swell or any additives the fork oil may have that straight weight might or might NOT have.
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I may have been there and done that?
1991 flstf 'fat-boy
branch worked heads shaved .30
used titanium keepers on the heads too.
USE FORK OIL......you can get many brands at metric cycle stores. Plus, if you want the ride a bit stiffer or softer, you can get any viscosity you like, not like the HD store that has 10,20 30 only.
Metric shops will have 5, 7.5, 10,15 etc.....
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05 Road King Classic - Sierra red pearl/Bassani Power Curve and Megaphones w/torque baffles/98" RevPerf BB/37g cam's/Stock 99B lifters/TTS/Stage 2 CNC'd heads by R&R(GMR) 9.7 CR/50mm Gerolamy Dual Throttle and filter/500cc injectors/Super Premium Oil Cooler/SE Clutch spring w/Easy-pull ramp and a bunch of this and that!
why mess around? Fork oil is cheap! I'm no sucker for over priced Harley products, but the screaming eagle fork oil works great for me,and oil does have different applications.
I went with pj fork oil 20 wt. had to get two bottles as I needed 24 oz total/ So I drained it and ran the extra 5 oz from each bottle thru the legs to flush it out. I shall see how it works
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I may have been there and done that?
1991 flstf 'fat-boy
branch worked heads shaved .30
used titanium keepers on the heads too.
Wow I took her out for her maiden spin from all the stuff I did.I got to tell you---the fork oil had not been changed in quite sometime. The difference between the old oil and going to 20 wt fresh was like the difference from riding a bike with a real low front tire and a proper inflated one. If the front end get a bit sloppy think about changing the fork oil. manual says every year... I can tell you I went a lot longer.. But now I know what to notice and the cause.
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I may have been there and done that?
1991 flstf 'fat-boy
branch worked heads shaved .30
used titanium keepers on the heads too.
I've been telling people to change their fork oil every riding season cause it makes a big difference and 2 quarts of fork oil is cheap enough, but usually get a few replies that say you don't need to do it!!
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