Fork oil

My Clymer manual says to use 10w non detergent fork oil, my question is I have 10w non detergent oil not "fork oil" Is there a difference or could the regular oil be used?? The oil in there now looks like it is red or pink.

Also if anyone ever replace oil in a kz1000st/e1 ids the fork springs under load ??

take the weight off of frontend,there will still be a little pressure on caps when you unscrew them.motor oil is fine;)

I would suggest you use a quality "Fork Oil" such as Bel-Ray rather than motor oil. Fork oils are formulated especially for forks including additives that preserve the seals. I've changed the fork oil in my '77 KZ650C1 every 2 years since it was new using 15w Bel Ray fork oil and have never had any seal leaks or other issues. I figure a couple bucks every 2 years is pretty cheap insurance. The 15W makes the ride a little stiffer, but I find that to fit my riding style best. Ed

2bskor wrote:

... The oil in there now looks like it is red or pink.

May be automatic transmission fluid. Some folks regularly use ATF in their forks.

ask steell what case reccomends for hydrauic oil;)

Post edited by: wireman, at: 2007/06/09 22:27