Re: Fork oil replacement

Posted by sgtslag on Mar 09, 2012; 3:30am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Fork-oil-replacement-tp3811408p3811604.html

You can use any fork oil in Fiona...  Different weights will yield different performances:  the higher the weight, the stiffer the forks.  The book specifies Dexron III ATF, but that is because it is uber-stable in viscosity over a wide temperature range (just like legitimate fork oil), and it is supposedly around 10W equivalent.

I installed Progressive Fork Springs, and Rear Shocks, on my '79 K model:  rides like a modern, 21st Century bike!  Worth the investment, IMO.  It is more than just comfort, though, as it tracks the road surface much more accurately, which means greater safety, and control.  It is a bit of cash, but worthwhile, if you put the miles on the old girl.  Cheers!