Some fork oil mods (and other cheap things)

[AZRickD]

I have my suspenders in the the shop for some R&R.

Since Arizona is nearly pure rocks (you guys with roots have it easy), and I'm the slowest C-Rider in my class, I'd like to soften things up a bit without LTR-ing it just yet.

I have a question.

1) Given that the standard oil level for the forks is 110mm, and the recommended oil weight is SAE 7.5 --

2) What would be a good weight of oil (front and rear) and perhaps a reduced oil level to make the suspension soak up the rocks better?

Assume 190# (210 geared up).

Thanks,

Rick

[fullthrottle]

this might not help but im aboout 150 and am usin 2.5wt at 130mm from top still firm but excellent over rocks etc for my weight. mabye try 5wt wt oil at 120-130-mm

[AZRickD]

I'll tell the shop guys.

I wish I knew what was in there now. I can't locate the guy who sold it to me (he did it himself). He tended to go with the manual, though.

[eff]

Do you have Marzocchi's or WP's?

I use Spectro 7.5wt @ 110mm in my Zokes and they feel great.

[JoshP]

I'm assuming you have a post 01' USD style on there. I know alot whom ride 2.5 or 5 wgt to get a soft feel on the forks and it also allows the fork to move smoother through the stroke. If you have the older conv. stick with 7.5 or up since they work like crap with a lower weight.

[AZRickD]

I just noticed that I didn't post my bike info...

2005 EC250. Ohlins in the rear, Zokes in front. I have the clickers ALL THE WAY soft.

I find them to work just fine in most conditions but I want more cush over the rocks.

I told them to go with 120mm and 5wt. If it's too soft I can always click it up. I do my suspension twice a year, so I only have to "suffer" with a bad decision for the first half of race season. Keep in mind that I am one of the slower C-riders (mid-pack, but near the bottom of mid-pack), so, although the suspension as it sits works well if I go fast(er), I don't tend to go very fast.