Fork oil 15w

[MC680x0]

Going to replace stock 5w with 15w in the forks... Found some guides

DIY How to Replace Motorcycle Fork Oil Yamaha FZ6…: http://youtu.be/zll8jjdi9XA
How to change fork seals in traditional (right wa…: http://youtu.be/0TCYIEcDcts
And a link  on focuk that doesn't have the pics

Looking for some ideas tips but the above either miss out tips n hints, or the methods differ slightly,  or the images are missing...
Tips like how to get the rod out, get right oil level, order of bolt removal....

Does anyone have a link to a 101 for a fzs

Rather bemusing... For fork oil change, The Haynes manual says refer to chapter 1, chapter 1 says refer to chapter 6. But I guess you just miss out some (unknown) steps although I have had bad experiences with Haynes as the odd thing gets left out or wrong order

Oh,and what will 15w give me over 5w. My commute is through B roads and country lanes, if that matters. My firms don't bottom out and roads are very uneven and potty and scarred tarmac, so, should I sick with 5w. The fork oil hasn't been changed in 17k according to previous owner

Cheers

[darrsi]

Normal oil is 10w.
15w will firm up the front end and in my opinion makes it feel much more stable and predictable.
You will feel the bumps a little bit more though, so if you reckon you'll be using dodgy roads then maybe standard the 10w oil will be better for you.
To be honest i reckons it's a personal thing, although if you are a lightweight rider then stick with the 10w, but if you are a heavier rider or take luggage or passengers on a regular basis then i'd suggest 15w is the way to go.


NOTE: Your bike is an FZS600, not an FZ6.

[MC680x0]

Normal oil is 10w.
15w will firm up the front end and in my opinion makes it feel much more stable and predictable.
You will feel the bumps a little bit more though, so if you reckon you'll be using dodgy roads then maybe standard the 10w oil will be better for you.
To be honest i reckons it's a personal thing, although if you are a lightweight rider then stick with the 10w, but if you are a heavier rider or take luggage or passengers on a regular basis then i'd suggest 15w is the way to go.

OK mate. I'll stick with 10. I thank you 

[darrsi]

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Normal oil is 10w.
15w will firm up the front end and in my opinion makes it feel much more stable and predictable.
You will feel the bumps a little bit more though, so if you reckon you'll be using dodgy roads then maybe standard the 10w oil will be better for you.
To be honest i reckons it's a personal thing, although if you are a lightweight rider then stick with the 10w, but if you are a heavier rider or take luggage or passengers on a regular basis then i'd suggest 15w is the way to go.

OK mate. I'll stick with 10. I thank you 

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Check my added note above.

[MC680x0]

I know. But I could not find a vid on fzs.

I have changed fork oil before on other bikes but not this one and wondered if there are any gotchas. I guess not but just checking

[darrsi]

I was referring more to the fact that the FZ6 uses different oil, so don't presume things are the same between bikes. 

[MC680x0]

I was referring more to the fact that the FZ6 uses different oil, so don't presume things are the same between bikes. 

absolutely you are right.  Cheers. Mine is a fzs , so we're on the same page mate. Thanks