Fork Oil

[bvictory_imp]

I just purchased some new Traxxion Dynamics damper rods/springs and was wondering if anybody used a different fork oil viscosity than the one that was originally used by Honda. I was thinking of going with a 20w oil vs 10w that Honda uses. I weigh 230 and was thinking the change might be helpful.

 

[Tev62]

I would go back to the supplier who will be better placed to give you advise seeing as it is their business. You'll get 20 different opinions on a forum. I have the 2017 model year with the improved dual bending valve damper system with stock oil and I find them excellent, I'm north of your weight too

 

[Lord Popgun]

You could also call and talk to Max at Traxxion and get his input.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

If he isn't around... shoot an email over to Race Tech- and just casually ask about fork oil weight for your weight.

https://racetech.com/ProductSearch/12/Honda/CB1100A Retro/2014

 

[bvictory_imp]

Thanks for all of the feedback. It’s exactly what I was hoping for. Hoping to find that balance between damping and rebound. I have used the adjuster but I am still getting a big dive like a pogo stick on aggressive braking. Honda setup the front end for someone who is about 170 pounds. I also have new top of the line Ikon shocks coming. I went for the modifications over a buying a Guzzi Mandello or a MV Augusta Turismo Veloce SCS. The SCS letters indicate it has a rekluse clutch, which is a dream of mine. There is a used one near me for $15k but the wife would lose her mind if I bought that. Upgrades to parts are a lot easier to slide under the radar.

 

[bvictory_imp]

Answered my fork oil question when I opened the box with the new springs. Traxxion provided 20 weight fork oil. So, I will use what they provided.