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Post by ihatefalling »

Waking this one up.

I went from 5 weight to ATF (7.5 +/-) and liked the change. It makes me wonder if I would like 10 weight.

Anybody ever go from 5 to 7.5 to 10? What's your feedback?
I'd hate to go through all the $ and trouble and find out 10 sucks, and then have to go back to 7.5.

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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

I was running ATF, but I wanted to slow the action of my .46 springs some, so I tried 10w

It's freaking AWESOME! Hard to believe just a change in oil weight could make such a dramatic change in handling

My first ride running 10w, I was running down a rutted out trail that I normally take my time on and pic my lines. But with the 10w I was able to haul ass and not worry about the ruts.
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Now I'm totally confused. I got the 35k springs from JFR and was trying to figure out which oil to use, he recommends 50/50=.7.5 wt fork oil.
Mobil 1 is 7.6? and now 10wt gets rave reviews.

But will 10wt work with the lighter springs and 160# rider?
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I think Wibby needs to disclose HIS specs.... :wink:
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

Everything's in my bike profile :wink:

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Not your bikes specs... YOURS!
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

I figured that was what you were getting at :wink:
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Post by Tomm9050 »

OK, put in the new springs and Mobil 1 ATF (no one mentioned the smell!)
measured the distance for the spacers and added 1/4" pre-load per JF for a
160# rider.

The PVC spacer is about 1/2" shorter than the stock metal tubes. Does this sound right? The bike seems to sag a bit more than before, but it's hard to tell.

The springs were the same length as stock .35k vs .30.

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as soon as I get the carb sorted out...
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