ATF in forks as no Fork oil
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If I had nothing apart from ATF and would be stranded otherwise, I'd use it.
I'd use anything to get me out of trouble
I'd use anything to get me out of trouble
hi, thanks and agreed, but its 42C here at present and wary of how that may affect the forks when the oil is likely heating up more under stress . want to make sure im putting in the right (or at least best) weight
i do go off road quite a bit, so suspension does get some pounding (just upgraded dead original shocks to 132/142 TFX versions. as son as i get forks done, will be testing them.
i do go off road quite a bit, so suspension does get some pounding (just upgraded dead original shocks to 132/142 TFX versions. as son as i get forks done, will be testing them.
I’d use whatever is available. The shock does most of the work anyway. JJH
Yes that would work fine. ATF viscosity is usually between 7.5w and 10w which is pretty much the same as the fork oil you would normally use eg 10w
Honda used it recommend ATF in Showa forks years back
Enjoy the rest of you trip
Honda used it recommend ATF in Showa forks years back
Enjoy the rest of you trip
Yes that would work fine. ATF viscosity is usually between 7.5w and 10w which is pretty much the same as the fork oil you would normally use eg 10w
Honda used it recommend ATF in Showa forks years back
Enjoy the rest of you trip
as above .
M30SJM
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When i had to replace my forks, if my memory serves me correctly, the fork legs do not perform any damping duties at all. The bottom of the fork leg is open, there is a small hole about half way up the tube, but i thought that was an air bleed hole.
So as a result, i think the only thing the oil does is lube the bushes in the outer leg, so any oil would probably do.
Stu
So as a result, i think the only thing the oil does is lube the bushes in the outer leg, so any oil would probably do.
Stu
At one time ATF was the recommended fork oil to use by many bike makers, as already mention it’s generally a 7.5 w. By all means use it, would be curious if you can notice any difference so please report back on how you get on. Have a good trip!
ATF doesn't foam up so perfectly safe to use.
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