What fork oil grade?

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by noddysbestfriend, Mar 24, 2013.

  1. I'm just in the process of re-sealing the forks on my '93 750ss. It has Showa forks fitted. Can somebody tell me the correct oil weight for it please. The manual suggests something but I have plenty of putoline HPX10 in the garage and wondered if they are the same weight.
     
    #1 noddysbestfriend, Mar 24, 2013
  2. I use 10 weight fork oil in my Showa forks and it works well,
     
    #2 PeterT, Mar 24, 2013
  3. The Owner's Handbook says: Showa S8 (so I guess that means 8) or ATF SAE10W20.

    The workshop manual says SS8.

    They also say the 600 & 750 has 7.5 (which is what I use) so I guess 8 is correct.

    AL
     
    #3 Ghost Rider, Mar 24, 2013
  4. Thanks very much for your help. Seems strange how different manufacturers label their oils differently but at least I now know what should work.
     
    #4 noddysbestfriend, Mar 25, 2013
  5. No use for road use.

    Because the showa forks in class b DD have to be non adjustable i used a mixture of grades to get the rebound slow enough to get the
    SS to hold a good line.
    I also used 9.5 linear fork springs.

    Couldn't afford k tech or maxton cartridges.
     
    #5 Imola, Mar 26, 2013
    Last edited: Mar 26, 2013
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  6. Just checked.........I have 10 in my Showas and 7.5 in my Marzocchis..

    .......with linear springs in the Showas and cr*p springs in the Marzocchis.

    AL
     
    #6 Ghost Rider, Mar 26, 2013
  7. I put 5w in all my ducatis S4 M750 and 750ss works well for me
     
    #7 monsterman, Mar 31, 2013
  8. I run Motul 2.5 in mine and it feels great.
     
    #8 sirduke, Apr 1, 2013
  9. Eh ! That's like water
     
    #9 fujack, Apr 1, 2013
  10. You're familiar with the stuff then :biggrin:
     
    #10 sirduke, Apr 1, 2013
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