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agdrache
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Location: Greater Boston, MA
V7 III factory fork oil viscosity?
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November 29, 2021, 06:31:43 PM »
Does anyone know what they use in the forks from the factory? The service manual seems like it just gives a range, but that's not very helpful when I'm looking for a starting point for something heavier. I have .90kg/mm springs from RaceTech (no emulators), and I'm looking for better damping than the factory oil is giving me. I'm about 250 lbs without gear and I ride year-round in New England, and see a lot of rough/patched/damaged pavement.
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Chethro
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Location: NW WV
Re: V7 III factory fork oil viscosity?
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November 30, 2021, 06:19:15 AM »
I'm 260#, used the same springs and went with Racetech recommendations other than maybe the oil level. I can't remember what they speced out for level. Using the stock spacers I had 15mm preload, 130mm oil level and used 15wt oil. That mod paired with Ktech Razer rear shocks made for a much improved ride.
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Re: V7 III factory fork oil viscosity?
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November 30, 2021, 07:36:20 AM »
I used 15 but might try 10. Either should be fine.
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agdrache
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December 03, 2021, 05:10:36 AM »
I ordered some 15wt, should be here this weekend
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Re: V7 III factory fork oil viscosity?
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December 04, 2021, 07:39:38 AM »
Trouble is, one manufacturers viscosity is not equal to anothers.
You have to go by CentiStokes grade; check out the list here:
http://www.peterverdone.com/wiki/index.php?title=Suspension_Fluid
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