Fork Oil

18 Jun 2012 18:05 #530149 by 4TheKZ1000

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10W20 is what the book says. My shop said nodda on that oil, dont have it? should I just use 10w or 20W oil....?

what do you think...

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18 Jun 2012 18:15 #530151 by 650ed

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Use Bel-Ray 15w Fork Oil. It works great! Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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18 Jun 2012 18:53 #530161 by DiamondSkyBlue1000

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You got the stock springs in there?

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18 Jun 2012 19:16 #530170 by kopcicle

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ATF thicken to taste with Lucas wtf/STP/Motor honey ...

YMMV

~kop

"There are two major pressure changes in a four stroke internal combustion engine , when you light the fire and when the rods exit the block..."

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18 Jun 2012 20:06 #530183 by 4TheKZ1000

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I think the springs may have been cut or a different spring has been installed. The bike sits lower than stock.

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