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What Fork Oil to use?
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09 Feb 2015 16:50 #661088
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What Fork Oil to use? was created by aarb77
-82 KZ550c LTD-
Clymer and KZ Manual call for SAE 5W20. Will this be ok or should I use actual fork oil? any input will help
Clymer and KZ Manual call for SAE 5W20. Will this be ok or should I use actual fork oil? any input will help
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09 Feb 2015 17:20 - 09 Feb 2015 17:20 #661089
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
Replied by 650ed on topic What Fork Oil to use?
I highly recommend Bel Ray fork oil! I've been using it for 38 years in my KZ650 and I have never had any leakage of other issues with my forks. I change the fork oil every 2 years. I use 15w, but it comes in many different weights from 2.5w to 30w (see link below) and they can be mixed to fine tune the suspension to your liking. Ed
www.belray.com/bel-ray-high-performance-fork-oil
www.belray.com/bel-ray-high-performance-fork-oil
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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09 Feb 2015 21:46 #661124
by bountyhunter
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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I used car oil once in my forks for multiple reasons and it was a mistake. Stick with fork oil, 15W is what works best in mine.
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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