What weight is Honda ss8 fork oil?

What weight is Honda ss8 fork oil?

Honda SS 08A Hydraulic Fluid, 10W 16 oz.

What viscosity fork oil should I use?

Instead, look for a fork oil with a high viscosity index (VI). A higher VI indicates better resistance to viscosity changes throughout broad temperature swings. That translates into consistent shock performance and feel despite the ambient and operating conditions. And a consistent ride equals a more effective rider.

Is there a substitute for fork oil?

Peanut Butter, and in some cases jelly…………. Many motorcycle supply shops also sell fork oil if you’re having a hard time finding some. Massage oil is the real secret! After all you do want to keep the insides working good and what better way then to have massage oil working it.

What weight is Honda a15 00 fork oil?

Weight: 1.9 lbs.

What weight is SS 47 fork oil?

SS-47 is “10 weight” but using weight as a comparison between brands is no way exact because light oils do not measure well under the SAE weight formula. Some brands 10 wt acts thinner than other brands 7.5 and even 5 wt.

Is Maxima Fork Oil synthetic?

Maxima Fork Fluid Standard Synthetic Blend with Lubricinol – 5wt Maxima Fork Oils are formulated from the highest quality base oils and advanced additives to prevent foaming, seal hardening, oxidation and stiction.

Is all fork oil the same?

Some will claim that fork oil is just fork oil, and any brand will offer the same performance. Consider this before buying another brand: There isn’t a standard viscosity index similar to engine oil. Brands that offer similar characteristics at 40ºC will feel comparable in performance.

Can we use engine oil as fork oil?

ATF is close to most 7-10w oils. If you must, use that as your damper oil. For straight lubricating oil (like in the lowers of a Fox 40), motor oil is just fine.

What weight is Suzuki L01 fork oil?

L01 is an HVI(High Viscosity Index) 5wt oil which is absolutely critical to getting the fork to work consistently.

What type of oil for fork oil change?

I would ideally like to find a qt. of synthetic 10wt. hydraulic oil,whenever they call it ‘fork oil’ the price goes up. It’s only about $10 a litre. You’ll use about 1/2 litre on a fork oil change. Not really worth haggling over IMO. It’s only about $10 a litre. You’ll use about 1/2 litre on a fork oil change.

What is the viscosity index of Honda fork oil?

Comparative Oil Weights Table Brand Designation cSt @ 40C cSt @ 100C Viscosity Index HONDA Fork oil 5 17 HONDA Forl oil 10 35.2 YAMAHA KYB 01 15.6 3.45 150 YAMAHA G5 17.7

How good is the motion pro fork oil level gauge?

The Motion Pro Fork Oil Level Gauge takes the guess work out of getting the correct amount in each fork tube. First time doing fork seals on 2005 honda cbr 600 f4i. And just need buy two of them and they are right capacity each fork. Old fluid looks gray and nasty.. Worked fine.