Who's done what to their forks? And are you happy with them?

[vinnyb]

To be fair to him, he did say that if  I felt it was too soft he would swap some or all of it out for 15w. I have to say I was kind of surprised myself to find he'd put 10w in but it is much better than it was. I may get a big syringe and pipe and have a go myself. I promise I didn't just ignore all the advice I was given and appreciate it all. It's kind of a starting point and gives me a decent ride that I can live with until I decide what to do next. Like I said, I think linear springs are the next step. I don't want a hard, sports bike type ride though, I will sacrifice track day precision for comfort on the crap road surfaces we have around here.

[fazersharp]

For me I would worry that 15w would be a step too far considering I am just under 10st and have the same oil in for 19 years but only 20k miles, I have no cornering issues, my forks are non adjustable anyway. I think I too would but 10w in as old for new would be enough of a change --------- wouldnt it ? 

[darrsi]

For me I would worry that 15w would be a step too far considering I am just under 10st and have the same oil in for 19 years but only 20k miles, I have no cornering issues, my forks are non adjustable anyway. I think I too would but 10w in as old for new would be enough of a change --------- wouldnt it ?

Change the bloody oil, even 1w will be better than what you're on now.
Would you drink a 19 year old pint of beer, just 'cos it ain't been opened? (spirits don't count)
At your weight 10w would be fine, i'm a tad heavier than you. Saying that though, i just felt that the steering handled so much better.

[Fazerider]

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For me I would worry that 15w would be a step too far considering I am just under 10st and have the same oil in for 19 years but only 20k miles, I have no cornering issues, my forks are non adjustable anyway. I think I too would but 10w in as old for new would be enough of a change --------- wouldnt it ?

Change the bloody oil, even 1w will be better than what you're on now.
Would you drink a 19 year old pint of beer, just 'cos it ain't been opened? (spirits don't count)
At your weight 10w would be fine, i'm a tad heavier than you. Saying that though, i just felt that the steering handled so much better.
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I can’t see any reason to change it. The oil won’t “go off” with age, it’ll gradually pick up wear debris, but that’ll be insignificant over that mileage. The only other contaminant would be water… I’ve been amazed how quickly the oil gets turned into mayonnaise, even on bikes with 10psi of air in the forks, but on a bike that doesn’t see rain that isn’t going to be an issue.

[darrsi]

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[quote author=fazersharp link=topic=22381.msg259547#msg259547 date=1493458259]
For me I would worry that 15w would be a step too far considering I am just under 10st and have the same oil in for 19 years but only 20k miles, I have no cornering issues, my forks are non adjustable anyway. I think I too would but 10w in as old for new would be enough of a change --------- wouldnt it ?

Change the bloody oil, even 1w will be better than what you're on now.
Would you drink a 19 year old pint of beer, just 'cos it ain't been opened? (spirits don't count)
At your weight 10w would be fine, i'm a tad heavier than you. Saying that though, i just felt that the steering handled so much better.
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I can’t see any reason to change it. The oil won’t “go off” with age, it’ll gradually pick up wear debris, but that’ll be insignificant over that mileage. The only other contaminant would be water… I’ve been amazed how quickly the oil gets turned into mayonnaise, even on bikes with 10psi of air in the forks, but on a bike that doesn’t see rain that isn’t going to be an issue.
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Oh come on, even just to give the bike a treat, it deserves a change after NINETEEN years  :lol

[vinnyb]

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[quote author=darrsi link=topic=22381.msg259550#msg259550 date=1493461729]
[quote author=fazersharp link=topic=22381.msg259547#msg259547 date=1493458259]
For me I would worry that 15w would be a step too far considering I am just under 10st and have the same oil in for 19 years but only 20k miles, I have no cornering issues, my forks are non adjustable anyway. I think I too would but 10w in as old for new would be enough of a change --------- wouldnt it ?

Change the bloody oil, even 1w will be better than what you're on now.
Would you drink a 19 year old pint of beer, just 'cos it ain't been opened? (spirits don't count)
At your weight 10w would be fine, i'm a tad heavier than you. Saying that though, i just felt that the steering handled so much better.
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I can’t see any reason to change it. The oil won’t “go off” with age, it’ll gradually pick up wear debris, but that’ll be insignificant over that mileage. The only other contaminant would be water… I’ve been amazed how quickly the oil gets turned into mayonnaise, even on bikes with 10psi of air in the forks, but on a bike that doesn’t see rain that isn’t going to be an issue.
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Oh come on, even just to give the bike a treat, it deserves a change after NINETEEN years  :lol
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Given the difference it's made to mine you might be surprised how much better it feels :thumbup

[fazersharp]

Hmmm the problem is that I dont ride enough as it is and any spare time I would rather ride it if the change would make so little difference to me. Maybe wait until the seals go or something.

[darrsi]

Hmmm the problem is that I dont ride enough as it is and any spare time I would rather ride it if the change would make so little difference to me. Maybe wait until the seals go or something.

Seals normally rust, then lift up.
You should get another 19 years out of yours.  :lol