Changing the Fork Oil Using the ICLICK Method?
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So, I want to change my fork oil to the 15w Screaming Eagle stuff. I used the search-engine and read up on H-D Forum member ICLICK's infamous "fork oil change technique" It looks easy enough.
My question to those in the know... His bike is a 2007. Will the same method work on my 2010 Street Glide forks?
Thanks!
My question to those in the know... His bike is a 2007. Will the same method work on my 2010 Street Glide forks?
Thanks!
Last edited by AK BAGGER; 01-25-2011 at 09:21 PM.
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Thanks for the info Dudes! However, now I have another dilemma thanks to you guys! Do I use the "SE Performance Fork Oil" (15w)... or do I do a 50/50 mix with the standard fork oil?
I've been researching this and everyone says the 15w SE stuff will get rid of the front-end brake dive. I haven't heard anyone complain about the front-end being too stiff (until now) after swapping to the 15w SE stuff.
My opinion is, the front end is too soft from the showroom, but nothing I cant live with. After all... it is a "Touring Bike". The only reason I'm swapping to the heavier SE stuff is to reduce/eliminate the front-end brake dive. I'm used to a "taught ride" from being on sport bikes most of my life, and recently 7 years on a Hayabusa. I just don't want to turn the front-end of my Street Glide into a "rock"!
Anyone else care to give me their opinions on the front-end ride after swapping to the 15w SE stuff??
As far as the details go... I'm 6'1", about 240 lbs. I ride at a faster pace than the average "Touring Bike Rider" I'd say, and I spend a lot of time in the twisties here in Alaska. I like to feel the road under me, yet I want to feel the suspension working. I want the bike to "perform" without getting "squirrelly", and I don't need a "Cadillac ride". I spend 80% of my time solo, but will throw Momma and a Tour-Pak on the back occasionally. Oh yeah... the roads in Alaska are in about the same condition as the roads in Bagdad after the Coalition attack to oust Sadam!![Icon Patriot](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_patriot.gif)
The suspension on these bikes has got to be the biggest challenge I think. I'd be aweful tempted to swap in a set of Hayabusa forks and some Showa sport bike rear shocks... all "fully adjustable". That damn Busa just floats over these Alaska roads, even leaned over at triple-digit speed. Solo or two-up... just floats!
Anyway ...thanks for you help and opinions!
I've been researching this and everyone says the 15w SE stuff will get rid of the front-end brake dive. I haven't heard anyone complain about the front-end being too stiff (until now) after swapping to the 15w SE stuff.
My opinion is, the front end is too soft from the showroom, but nothing I cant live with. After all... it is a "Touring Bike". The only reason I'm swapping to the heavier SE stuff is to reduce/eliminate the front-end brake dive. I'm used to a "taught ride" from being on sport bikes most of my life, and recently 7 years on a Hayabusa. I just don't want to turn the front-end of my Street Glide into a "rock"!
Anyone else care to give me their opinions on the front-end ride after swapping to the 15w SE stuff??
As far as the details go... I'm 6'1", about 240 lbs. I ride at a faster pace than the average "Touring Bike Rider" I'd say, and I spend a lot of time in the twisties here in Alaska. I like to feel the road under me, yet I want to feel the suspension working. I want the bike to "perform" without getting "squirrelly", and I don't need a "Cadillac ride". I spend 80% of my time solo, but will throw Momma and a Tour-Pak on the back occasionally. Oh yeah... the roads in Alaska are in about the same condition as the roads in Bagdad after the Coalition attack to oust Sadam!
![Icon Patriot](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_patriot.gif)
The suspension on these bikes has got to be the biggest challenge I think. I'd be aweful tempted to swap in a set of Hayabusa forks and some Showa sport bike rear shocks... all "fully adjustable". That damn Busa just floats over these Alaska roads, even leaned over at triple-digit speed. Solo or two-up... just floats!
Anyway ...thanks for you help and opinions!
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It is difficult to describe this and your feel will be different than someone else. It only takes about a hour to change the fork oil, so start with the SE (15wt) and if you don't like it then go with something else. I like the 50/50 and it significantly reduced the front end dive, but the ride is still "comfy." It is a touring bike and I like comfort. Just experiment, it doesn't cost much and it really does not take much time.
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