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Suspension, Forks, and Chassis Set-up and Mods / Re: "Dump and Run" Fork Oil Change
« Last post by BeToney on Today at 11:18 pm »
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02 Jun 23, 23:29 pm
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Suspension, Forks, and Chassis Set-up and Mods / Re: "Dump and Run" Fork Oil Change« Last post by Hound on Today at 10:26 pm »Matt - Cool, I'm sure it'll be a revelation compared to 3-year-old oil. That Motul's rated as SAE 10W. I couldn't find any kinematic viscosity details on the Hyperpro 15W you have now; it's probably someone else's oil repackaged anyway. Let us know how you get on!
I'm tall and heavy and I think I need 15W with similar spec to BeToney's. Dave, from what I've been reading; for sports bikes every year if possible or every 10,000 miles; for tourers and cruisers that can be doubled. Mine has just passed the 10k point but is 10 years old next month, and I suspect my oil could be the original... gulp! 3
Suspension, Forks, and Chassis Set-up and Mods / Re: "Dump and Run" Fork Oil Change« Last post by t15dja on Today at 10:14 pm »This has been a popular subject of late, hasn't it?
Is there a recommended frequency or mileage, then, for changing the fork oil? If not, and to feed my curiosity, why does it need to be done? Don't think I've seen it mentioned anywhere as a regular service item....unless I've missed it. 4
Suspension, Forks, and Chassis Set-up and Mods / Re: "Dump and Run" Fork Oil Change« Last post by matt28 on Today at 08:57 pm »Hound, I will go for Motul Factory line Medium 100% Synthetic, which is 36 CST@40*C
My current fork oil is nearly 3 years old. 5
Suspension, Forks, and Chassis Set-up and Mods / Re: "Dump and Run" Fork Oil Change« Last post by Hound on Today at 05:27 pm »Matt, that appears to be the oil that Honda recommends in the service manual. Manufactured (or "Manufacutured") by KYB, who are Kayaba. The "15-10" is misleading as it's classed as SAE 5W. See alternative eBay seller here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262144128126
Useful viscosity table. I found that one and another: http://dynojet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fork-oil.pdf I assume your Hyperpro springs are heavier than the OEM, and you still have 15W oil, so it can't be doing any harm! Thanks again to BeToney for his "review" and all the useful information.  6
Parts, Accessories & Clothing For Sale / Front genuine Honda brake pads and Givi quick release racks for V35 panniers« Last post by Beer Belly on Today at 05:25 pm »As per the title; I'm located near Wakefield in West Yorkshire in case a buyer wanted to collect.
One full set of genuine Honda front brake pads for the Crosstourer, packaging a bit scruffy but unopened. These retail for over £90, can I say £50 plus postage?  Also a set of Givi quick release PLXR-1110 racks to fit the V35 boxes (with the curved backs). These are like new, apart from fitting the small brackets that fix onto the pillion peg hangers I never actually used the racks at all! They retail for in the region of £200. Asking £100 plus postage.  7
Parts, Accessories & Clothing For Sale / Front genuine Honda brake pads and Givi quick release pannier packs« Last post by Beer Belly on Today at 05:15 pm »As per the title; set of genuine Honda front brake pads for the Crosstourer, packaging a bit scruffy but unopened. These retail for over £90, can I say £50 plus postage?
Also a set of Givi quick release PLXR-1110 racks to fit the V35 boxes (with the curved backs). These are like new, apart from fitting the small brackets that fix onto the pillion peg hangers I never actually used the racks at all! They retail for in the region of £200. Asking £100 plus postage. 8
Suspension, Forks, and Chassis Set-up and Mods / Re: "Dump and Run" Fork Oil Change« Last post by matt28 on Today at 04:30 pm »What do you think about this one:
https://www.ebay.nl/itm/283468297587?hash=item420006f573:g:iI0AAOSwSspggUZb KHL 15-10 but Kawasaki logo on it? Also, found this article https://transmoto.com.au/comparative-oil-weights-table/ I do have Hyperpro progressive springs installed, and oil which is inside box with springs is Hyperpro 15W 9
Suspension, Forks, and Chassis Set-up and Mods / Re: "Dump and Run" Fork Oil Change« Last post by BeToney on Today at 03:46 pm »Originally Posted by thetrecker I am pretty specific about fluid volume measurements for my vehicles, so I double checked and them let it settle and measured again with both fork legs draining the old fluid into a ratio-rite graduated container for accurate measurement. I followed the video, pouring out the oil, pumping the fork, draining again, pumping the fork and measuring yet again and both fork legs measured right at 400ml of old oil drained out. One thing worth noting in this thread is oil viscosity and the oil volume/ air gap is subjective and each rider may prefer something different, I'm just posting the procedure and MY preferred settings, I very well could have chosen 20w oil and a full 500ml. 10
Tyres and Wheels / Re: Cheap pirelli tyre« Last post by BeToney on Today at 03:16 pm »Originally Posted by thetrecker I tend to ride a bit more on the "sport" side and the Bridgestones stick nicely and handle neutral in the twisty or fast roads, if you are familiar with the Tracer you know that gem of a motor loves to rev and brings out the inner hooligan - the CT is my responsible "grown-up" bike. The Bridgestone T32 also works very well in the rain, lots of water channels on the outer edges for cornering. I don't know anything about mounting them but have heard that they can be stiffer than some other brands. |