Fork Oil Poll

BigEd · Oct 1st, 2008, 02:39 PM

SE fork oil. 15wt

gadzooks · Oct 1st, 2008, 05:38 PM

I use the HD brand ... If anyone has noticed a considerable difference, I'll certainly experiment. IMHO, fork oil is one of those features that is hard to judge ... kind of like spark plugs. Maybe I'm not paying enough attention to it though !

glider · Oct 1st, 2008, 05:51 PM

Remember with fork oil that it isn't like engine oil in that all manufacturers do not have the same weight rating from one oil to another. 15 wt in one company may be 20 wt in another.

USMCCWO5 · Oct 13th, 2008, 11:50 AM

Has anyone used Maxima 20wt in their forks? I changed mine this weekend, what a chore!

Has anyone followed the service manual for fork oil change? I. E. Fork oil removed with syringe set at 5.24 inches or 133mm.

I really have a question maybe someone can help me with.

glider · Oct 30th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCCWO5

Has anyone used Maxima 20wt in their forks? I changed mine this weekend, what a chore!

Has anyone followed the service manual for fork oil change? I. E. Fork oil removed with syringe set at 5.24 inches or 133mm.

I really have a question maybe someone can help me with.

What? It's an easy job

Easy Fork Oil Change On Baggers - Harley Davidson Community

You're not checking the self help forums, are you?

USMCCWO5 · Oct 31st, 2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

What? It's an easy job

Easy Fork Oil Change On Baggers - Harley Davidson Community

You're not checking the self help forums, are you?

Yes, after checking the forum, I still decided to try the fork oil change according to the manual. I was just wondering if anyone has used the tool and procedure as listed in the HD manual.

If not, and someone is using the method listed in the self-help section; then I would like to see some pictures of that process in action. Just curious I guess.

maineultraclassic · Nov 8th, 2008, 06:57 PM

I'm using the HD S/E racing oil. I wanted a stiffer front end, and this seemed to work well for me.

Steve

biker69r · Dec 31st, 2008, 11:06 AM

Just changed out the fork oil in my 99 FLHTCI.
50/50 mix of SE and HD OEM.
Very pleased with the result. Firmer, but not stiff.

ramnj · Jan 5th, 2009, 07:41 PM

When I changed my front end to the chrome kit, I put the stock HD oil. Not sure if its SE HD oil, but that's what I voted.

porkchop · Mar 30th, 2009, 05:58 PM

Just changed out my fork oil to the Amsoil medium #10, It was easier to get than the HD oil!!!!!!????? Well all i can say is it is much smoother than the factory Type E oil that it came with, not to mention how nasty that stuff looked when i drained it. A bid thumbs up for Amsoil Fork oil.

View Poll Results: Fork Oil Poll
HD SE Oil	76	67.86%
Bel Ray	20	17.86%
Royal Purple	1	0.89%
Other (Please specify)	15	13.39%
Voters: 112. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 1st, 2008, 02:39 PM	#11
BigEd Start The Engine Ride: 2004 Road King Custom Join Date: Apr 4th, 2008 Posts: 30 My Mood:	Re: Fork Oil Poll SE fork oil. 15wt

Oct 1st, 2008, 05:38 PM	#12
gadzooks Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 Sportster XL883 Join Date: Jun 16th, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 58 My Mood:	Re: Fork Oil Poll I use the HD brand ... If anyone has noticed a considerable difference, I'll certainly experiment. IMHO, fork oil is one of those features that is hard to judge ... kind of like spark plugs. Maybe I'm not paying enough attention to it though !

Oct 1st, 2008, 05:51 PM	#13
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,068 My Mood:	Re: Fork Oil Poll Remember with fork oil that it isn't like engine oil in that all manufacturers do not have the same weight rating from one oil to another. 15 wt in one company may be 20 wt in another. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 13th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#14
USMCCWO5 Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 5th, 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 451 My Mood:	Re: Fork Oil Poll Has anyone used Maxima 20wt in their forks? I changed mine this weekend, what a chore! Has anyone followed the service manual for fork oil change? I. E. Fork oil removed with syringe set at 5.24 inches or 133mm. I really have a question maybe someone can help me with. __________________ Semper Fidelis, James

Nov 8th, 2008, 06:57 PM	#17
maineultraclassic Start The Engine Ride: 2005 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCUI Join Date: Aug 25th, 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 15 My Mood:	Re: Fork Oil Poll I'm using the HD S/E racing oil. I wanted a stiffer front end, and this seemed to work well for me. Steve __________________ 2005 Ultra Classic Powered by Big Boyz Heads, Woods Cams, SERT, Hillside TB, Doherty PowerPacc, Fatcat Exhaust, and Cometic Gaskets

Dec 31st, 2008, 11:06 AM	#18
biker69r New Family Ride: FLHTCI Join Date: Nov 3rd, 2008 Posts: 3 My Mood:	Re: Fork Oil Poll Just changed out the fork oil in my 99 FLHTCI. 50/50 mix of SE and HD OEM. Very pleased with the result. Firmer, but not stiff.

Jan 5th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#19
ramnj Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Road King FLHR Join Date: Jul 6th, 2008 Location: Eatontown, NJ Posts: 21	Re: Fork Oil Poll When I changed my front end to the chrome kit, I put the stock HD oil. Not sure if its SE HD oil, but that's what I voted.

Mar 30th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#20
porkchop Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 dyna Join Date: Nov 12th, 2008 Location: West Tawakoni,TX. Posts: 203 My Mood:	Re: Fork Oil Poll Just changed out my fork oil to the Amsoil medium #10, It was easier to get than the HD oil!!!!!!????? Well all i can say is it is much smoother than the factory Type E oil that it came with, not to mention how nasty that stuff looked when i drained it. A bid thumbs up for Amsoil Fork oil. __________________ "RIDE IT HARD-PUT IT UP WET "

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