MK2 Front forks

Bargos · Post by **Bargos** » 02 Jul 2003, 12:44

Guys,

Ive reconditioned the front forks on my MK2, new seals, strip, rebuild and 625ml of fork oil from Leisuretrail. I finally got the chassis rolling last night but the front end feels a bit, how can I put it, lame! It just doesnt feel quite as taut as I think it should be or am I expecting too much - what can I do to test?

Phil Neal · Post by **Phil Neal** » 02 Jul 2003, 13:09

is it possible it had a heavier fork oil in previously?

Also I think you can add more oil to reduce the 'air spring' effect, but not sure how much.... 4strokes.com has tech stuff relating to this...

Post by **admin** » 02 Jul 2003, 14:18

was given an interesting tip from my mate who spent 8 years with Maxton.
if you buy cheap fork oil, its all the same grade, and you should buy ATF fluid which is the correct grade and contains lots of additives to prevent corrosion.
Also if you buy v expensive fork oil then these are the good grade with the above added but twice the price of ATF

Phil Neal · Post by **Phil Neal** » 02 Jul 2003, 15:46

so you just buy ATF or do you buy both and mix up in equal quantities?

Post by **admin** » 02 Jul 2003, 16:04

Just ATF. and i think that is a proper 15 weight fluid with cleaners and anti corrosion and PTFE

Phil Neal · Post by **Phil Neal** » 02 Jul 2003, 16:27

Which should be firmer than the 7.5 - 10 wt that is standard.

brilliant.

stevemcg03 · Post by **stevemcg03** » 03 Jul 2003, 09:18

In my opinion my mk2 has too soft a suspension ( I'm 95Kg ) so I'm looking to tweak in someway.

Having only been a CRM owner for a couple of months now I'm still looking into the options, so ATF was of particular interest.

After poking around I found the following site with mixed opinions.

Anybody currently/have been using ATF, what's the verdict ?

Any probs with fork seals ?

Read for yourself at URL below :

http://faq.f650.com/FAQs/ForkOilChangeFAQ.htm

I know this site is machine specific, but are the generic issues when using ATF ?

Thanks in advance

Post by **admin** » 03 Jul 2003, 09:27

Good interesting link that mate. well found.
Time to think again perhaps

MK2 Front forks

MK2 Front forks

ATF Fluid