What oil?

[cyfa2809]

i began taking apart my new forks the other day (first time working with forks), tipped um upside down and out came the oil what do i need to replace it? i was reading about it but just got confused, im engineer minded but couldnt get my head around it. im after cheap (motorcycle fork oil?). nothing too confusing guys

 

[suburbanreuben]

I use shell non foaming fork oil. CRC sell it, but it's about half the price from here...
http://www.gazbikes.co.uk/shop/shell-ad ... 5333b575fd

other grades are available.

 

[cyfa2809]

thats the sort of thing i was after, what s foaming though? is it seal swelling? is that oil seal and anodize and internal friendly? how do i know i need 7.5w? am i right in thinking the lower the number the softer the fork will feel generally? i.e. 5w softer than ten? less viscous?

 

[FluffyChicken]

Oil weight is determined by you fork make & model, your weight (and style of riding to some extent)

So find the instructions, tech manuals for the forks, weigh yourself and set them up.

 

[cyfa2809]

the forks are spinner and they arent the best people to get information from, i cant find a manual for them but theyre the former rock shox company but i wouldnt be sure of what to buy, im not heavy but thrash my bike round, maybe use what rock shox use??? confused :?

 

[suburbanreuben]

Start with 7.5 and go from there. If they feel too stiff, get some 2.5 , and mix it to make 5 or whatever. If they're too bouncy, get some 15....
Or get some 15 and 2.5 and brew your own. A litre of each will last for years.