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[Closed] What suspension oil?

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I'm putting in a MoCo cartridge in my Pikes next week but what is the best (VFM and quality) suspension oil to use? I apparently need 5wt (according to the service manual).

Thanks all.


 
Posted : 31/07/2009 1:52 pm
 Stu
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Motorbike fork oil, its the same as the bike stuff and usually at least half the price. 🙂


 
Posted : 31/07/2009 1:59 pm
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what stu said. I currently use Castrol Synthetic, but only cos a local shop was closing down so it was £1 a bottle 😉

There is a caveat to avoid stuff with seal swellers listed as a component, however I've never come across any (not to say there arent any) and have used m/cycle fork oil in Marz, Manitou and RS forks for the last 10years or more with no ill effects.


 
Posted : 31/07/2009 2:04 pm
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Total numpty question but I take it engine oil is totally different to fork oil.


 
Posted : 31/07/2009 2:34 pm
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yep, and I'm talking about castrol synthetic motorcycle fork oil which (like most fork oils) you can get in a range of weights.


 
Posted : 31/07/2009 3:08 pm