Hello there i ahve just been rebuilding my 1974 ss forks and i was wondering what fork oil to replace the old oil with ? and also how much to replace it with !
Thanks
Candygold16
Fs1e fork oil
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Fs1e fork oil
I am now on the fizz and by god it feels good : D
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Re: Fs1e fork oil
Sounds like you need a Haynes Workshop Manual!
154cc in the right hand fork stanchion
136cc in the left hand fork stanchion
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/5151 ... -Silkolene
154cc in the right hand fork stanchion
136cc in the left hand fork stanchion
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/5151 ... -Silkolene
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Candygold16
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Re: Fs1e fork oil
I do have a Haynes manual but it doesn't specify what oil it just states "Castrol" !
I am now on the fizz and by god it feels good : D
Re: Fs1e fork oil
Use 10/30 engine oil ,must be mineral not semi synthetic.I actually used 10/40 and its just as plush.I tried fork oil first but it offered no damping whatsover.Stick with the cheapo 10/30

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