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Old 01-06-2007, 10:14 PM
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Default Change in Fork Oil Viscosity

What will I notice in handing IF I was to increase the fork oil viscosity, from the Type E 5wt, to the SE Fork Oil, 15 wt, on my '04 Softail Standard? At this time, the ride is fine but drives more than I'd like on hard braking?
 
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Old 01-06-2007, 10:20 PM
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Default RE: Change in Fork Oil Viscosity

same issue and question for my 02 Sportster Sport
 
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Old 01-07-2007, 08:29 AM
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Default RE: Change in Fork Oil Viscosity

I tried it once on an ElectraGlide,I believe it was 10w to 20w and it rode like a dump cart,almost no movement at all.Went back to reccommened weight oil.
 
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Old 01-08-2007, 12:19 PM
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Best thing I ever did was switch to SE fork oil. Doesn't bottom out, less dive when brakeing and it feels better. May not work as well in a bagger I can't speak for them.
 
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Old 01-08-2007, 06:30 PM
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Default RE: Change in Fork Oil Viscosity

It will definitely help on the nose dives if you grab a lot of front brake.
 
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