Well it's time to change fork oil again, the rumor i here is to use transmission oil, has any one else tried this and does it work good. I am just checkin, what do you guys use, thanks.

 

Fork oil only. Any good quality fork specific oil should do nicely. I went one grade higher (thicker) to help stiffen up the typically mushy front dampening.

 

I went with Bel Ray Fork Oil 15wt and it was night and day difference from stock. Not too heavy and not too mushy, just right.

 

Why use transmission oil when good brands of fork oil are availible?

 

I use Amsoil Shock Therapy. I went with the medium weight, but next time I may try the heavy weight. The medium is fine, I just notice slightly more diving than before . But the front end is much softer over bumps now, and I like that a lot.

 

low joe, i gotta tell you that your bike has got to be the best looking scoot i've seen around in a long time. every time i look at it i see something new. nice bike.

 

I believe that Screamin' Eagle Fork Oil is also 15 wt. Running that oil eliminates the need for me to worry about the air settings ( on my 2000 front end.)
I like it, soft enough and a very controlled dive when necessary.

 

HH..thanks. Well, you know how it is, always something to add or some project to undertake. My latest was adding a 4 channel 500 watt audio amp in the tour pak...and of course new speakers in the faring and pods.

Sorry OP, don't mean to bend the thread.

 

ATF: inexpensive and works very well, but you have to like 15 wt. because all ATF is generally 15 wt.
Personally I use 10 wt. and add a couple of ounces to help control fork dive. Bel Ray or Maxima have worked very well at 11 oz per leg.
Once you start with a specific brand stay with that brand if you're going to experiment with different levels and weights as there are no across the board viscosity standards for fork oils.

 

Thanks everyone, like i said my indy said thats all he uses now and it works great, he was my rumor,lol