RE: Forks
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RE: Forks - 10/4/2008 3:21:56 PM
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Stray Cat
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Though 20 wt was suggested, I would caution you to use that heavy of an oil. Most fork oil is either 5, 10, or sometimes 15 wt. 20 is really thick and could cause the forks to lock, which is worse then having them soft.
Remember that in a corner you are using a multiplier because of the fork to ground angle when you are leaned over. So 400% increase in static oil thickness could multiply out to over a 1000% or more with the lean angle. That would be like having no travel at all and hitting a bump mid turn could have a serious negative effect.
Since the recommended weught is ATF (which is effectively less then 5 wt) I would start at 10 and see how that works for you.
Depending on how much you want to spend, racetech makes 1.0 kg springs and both compression and rebound cartridge emulators for the 1000f. This is really the way to go for the best possible solution.
With those installed you can experiment with different weight oil to really dial the front in.
Oh and don''t forget the rear. It also effects dive and how the front feels too. 
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