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Offline 75 super sport

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type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« on: May 08, 2015, 12:34:38 PM »
I have a 1975 cb750f. Looking to replace the existing fork oil. Just wondering what types of fluids can be used, and how much do I put in? Is there a way to measure how much Ok I currently have in there? Thanks guys!
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Re: type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2015, 03:34:45 PM »
You can use ATF (automatic transmission fluid)  I believe 5-6 oz.   I have old measuring cups that I measure it into and a small funnel.  The small nut at the bottom of the fork can be used to drain.  Take the top nut off to fill. 
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Re: type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2015, 04:03:16 PM »
+1 ATF.  Or go buy expensive Fork oil at the bike shop.
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Re: type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2015, 04:44:08 PM »
What about rotella 15w?
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Re: type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2015, 06:03:45 PM »
I'm told ATF has a lot of detergent, a diesel based 10w30 is better. I went with Rotella, but they don't sell it in 1Qts  >:( had to buy a gallon. How much to use depends on the springs, need to go by manufacturer.
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Re: type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2015, 07:22:15 PM »
1 bottle of fork oil will do both forks.  6 - 6 1/2 oz, depending on your preference for how it feels.  I use PJ1 7 1/2 wgt in my '75 750F.  I used ATF years ago, but found the fork had noticeably less stiction with the PJ fork oil.  These primitive forks need all the help they can get.  I tried 10 wgt once but found the action to be harsh.  7 1/2 is a close approximation to ATF viscosity.
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Re: type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2015, 09:27:34 PM »
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Re: type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2015, 12:26:07 AM »
I used ATF first than with short forks 15W40 and nowI run 7W Bel Ray
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Re: type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2015, 05:39:10 AM »
Be sure to do that on the center stand. If you remove both of the top caps of the forks on the side stand your in for a big surprise like a collapsing front end  ;)
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Re: type of fork oil, and how much do i use?
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2015, 01:27:14 PM »
Quote from: ekpent on May 09, 2015, 05:39:10 AM
Be sure to do that on the center stand. If you remove both of the top caps of the forks on the side stand your in for a big surprise like a collapsing front end  ;)

Yep, I found out this the hard way... I also have a nice pattern on the garage wall from the fork oil spraying out during the collapse. A memorable learning experience!
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