What are you guys usin , or is it all the Same ?

 

I am using H-D "E" oil, which I think is standard. My understanding from in here and elsewhere is fork oil viscosity can make a very big difference in ride and handling characteristics, but cannot verify for myself.

 

I am using the SE performance (heavy) fork oil. I only changed to help increase the dampening of the front end. I don't know how much "heavier" the performance oil is versus the type "E" oil.

 

thanks fur the replies ,, been readin up on it , Never changed the fork oil and the bike is 13 years old.... just forgot about it ,,, . Any way thinkin about goin with SE medium , I think that's 10wt. the stock oil E is 5wt. and the Front End always felt to Soft .

 

According to the factory maintenance schedule for my 2012 Heritage, the fork oil should be changed every 50,000 miles

 

I don't know how much brand matters.. even tho Harley Davidson products don't touch my bike. But I used Bel Ray 30w based on what I read in the touring forums in my 06 FXST and I like it. I think for being stock it rides much better in the front. Just my .02

 

Harley must make-um better now , Mine is every 20,000 .

 

Was using Maxima 15w prior ot upgrading front end. It reduced brake dive a bit but still rode nice.

 

I just did a drop in kit and fork oil change on the wifes Sportster. I used the MOCO oils. I mix half standard (which is ATF) and half heavy. Extremely pleased with both the ride and handleing.

 

fork oil is a complete non universal product. seems to be no standardizing to weight of oil and its what ever they put on the label.

thinking my indy used Med weight Bel-ray which is what they call there20W when I changed mine.



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