KZ1000 fork bushings

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27 Oct 2013 15:47 #611358 by BlackZ1R
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sbc, what weight fork oil are you running?
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27 Oct 2013 18:30 #611372 by sbc1320
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Not sure, I think I saw in my manual it called for 10w. Will look up in paperwork and see what the other owner has in it. My left side is pushing a little oil and has the worst pitted fork tube, but now or in a week I will have the other new one I need for rebuild.

BlackZ1R wrote: sbc, what weight fork oil are you running?


What should I put in it - 15w? I thought i read where someone was suggestion that weight.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..

Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..

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27 Oct 2013 18:38 #611374 by sbc1320
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Found the receipt and mine is 10w from Z1E.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..

Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..

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27 Oct 2013 18:49 #611375 by 650ed
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I recommend 15w Bel Ray fork oil. I've been using it for 30+ years with great success. I change it every 2 years. Ed
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27 Oct 2013 18:58 #611376 by BlackZ1R
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sbc1320, 15w goes in the KZs. 10w in the ZRXs. I think I used 10w in my KZ last time I changed it. Will go back with 15w and see how that works for me. Thanks again Ed.

Looking at swapping the ZRX forks onto my KZ if this doesn't help matters.
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