XXTi Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I finally got around to removing the fork tubes and changing the oil last weekend. I didn't remove the sliders or cartridges from the legs, but just cleaned things out with kerosene and let them drain a while. Thanks for helping out Brett. I went back with 10wt Fuchs Silkolene "Race" fork oil and am happy with it so far. Others have used lighter weight oil, but I have the Ohlins fork springs from Jaws and he recommended staying with 10wt. I haven't had much time to ride this week, but the forks seem great around town. I also installed my SuperBrace from the GB a couple(?) of years ago. It seemed to fit perfectly and I don't notice any binding or stiction. I'm anxious to get it out in the twisties and determine if I can tell any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticflipper Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I finally got around to removing the fork tubes and changing the oil last weekend. I didn't remove the sliders or cartridges from the legs, but just cleaned things out with kerosene and let them drain a while. Thanks for helping out Brett. I went back with 10wt Fuchs Silkolene "Race" fork oil and am happy with it so far. Others have used lighter weight oil, but I have the Ohlins fork springs from Jaws and he recommended staying with 10wt. I haven't had much time to ride this week, but the forks seem great around town. I also installed my SuperBrace from the GB a couple(?) of years ago. It seemed to fit perfectly and I don't notice any binding or stiction. I'm anxious to get it out in the twisties and determine if I can tell any difference. Did you drop the front, or is it still set to the standard height? Did you do the 6mm shim on the rear shock too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 I set my tubes at 39mm above the top clamp (stock height). I measured them at 37mm before disassembly, so I did raise them a couple of mm's My shock is adjustable for ride height, so I don't use a spacer. I lengthened the shock about 6mm so the effect is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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