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Need 10wt but have 5 and 15wt - what ratio do i need to use?


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 10:09 am
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I don't think it works quite like that...

I'm sure someone else will know better though

I'd just go buy the correct stuff personally ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 10:12 am
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EDIT - Double post ๐Ÿ˜ณ


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 10:15 am
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not for me ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 10:15 am
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I'd mix the two 50 / 50

it is unlikely to be 10 w exactly but it will be near enough - assuming the two oils are compatable


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 10:18 am
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I thought you could mix and dilute (not sure where from).

My thought would be equal measures of each to get to 10wt?

Let us know how you get on ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 10:19 am
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Are they the same brand/type of 5 and 15wt? - some combinations don't mix well

When mixing oils -- not a good idea to begin with -- remember that one part 10 weight oil mixed with one part 20 weight oil does not make 15 weight. Rather, it's 13.3 weight

http://www.motorcycle.com/how-to/how-to-replace-fork-seals-3442.html


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 10:21 am
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both rock oil


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 10:25 am
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How crucial is it? Your forks have adjustment do they not?

if you want 10 w then buy some. If you are happy that its somewhere close to 10 w and that your adjusters will compensate than mix it


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 10:27 am
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I had 5 and 15 with my old boxxers and would mix equal amounts to get around 10. Always worked fine for me.


 
Posted : 07/07/2010 1:42 pm