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Offline hcritz

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PTFE and Fork oil
« on: March 15, 2006, 11:47:55 AM »
Just wondering if anyone had tried using some PTFE (Teflon) additive in the front forks to help with stiction?
Seems like a reasonable expectation to get a bit better ride.
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Re: PTFE and Fork oil
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2006, 03:31:23 PM »
I noticed in HondaMan's handling tips that he recomends using the teflon in the fork oil...I'll pobably give it a try...
Lots of other good ideas there as well.
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Offline Uncle Ernie

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Re: PTFE and Fork oil
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2006, 07:46:28 PM »
Where would you find liquid Teflon?  You know, there are huge deposits of that stuff in everyone's body now. I keep thinking that if science could figure out how to anneal it to our internal pipes, strokes would be a thing of the past.
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Re: PTFE and Fork oil
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2006, 05:25:14 AM »
Use either synthetic fork oil, rear shock fluid (which is reall high quality) or the cheap way to go is synthetic multigrade motor oil. I've been using Mobil 1, 10w/30 for years with really good results (and 5w/30 in my Yamaha) 'Stiction' is a major problem with USD MX forks, so any of the oils recommended for them work well.
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Re: PTFE and Fork oil
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2006, 09:39:22 AM »
hey Guys...
I was thining of using some of the automotive additive...several out there...I think Slick50 is still the most popular...but there are severl brands available...I've used it in a lot of different applications and it really seem to smooth things up.
I'll mix some with some high quaility fork oil and see what happens and keep you guys posted.
I'm looking for a nicer ride over small irregularities, expansion joints etc.
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Re: PTFE and Fork oil
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2006, 08:54:47 AM »
heres the biggest tip. Keep the forks clean and you dust seals.
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