any of them will work. I might go with heavier oil though... like a 7 or 10w

 

Thanks. I thought 7 or 10w is more for track use.

 

Maxima Racing Fork Oil, 5w. You need 1 liter to complete both forks.

https://www.amazon.com/Maxima-59901...sr_1_fkmr3_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473967446&sr=8-2-fkmr3&keywords=maxima+racing+fork+5w

 

Cool. I thought it was this one in needed if I went with maxima.

https://www.amazon.com/Maxima-54901.../dp/B002OPPUXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473967546&sr=8-1&keywords=maxima+fork+5w

 

Well as for the amount of oil in the fork I'm going with the manual recommend amount. I might just go with 7w. I just don't want to damage anything internally by changing the viscosity. Thanks

 

The manual also recommends 90 lb ft on the rear axle. :wink:
There isnt anything you can damage by changing the viscosity.
You can do a pump & dump or you can take your time and make sure theres no debris.

 

This is as useful as debating which engine oil to use.
There's no harm in using any one over the other, or in another weight if you choose.
You stated you only ride street, so there's no sense spending more than you need to.
It's a maintenance thing; nothing more. Don't over think it.
What's the motivation behind changing it?

 

I'm changing it cause right side is leaking . I Don't do wheelies or stoppies that will damage the forks but the bike has 23k miles on it and the seals have small cracks around them. Almost like dry rot. I guess I was just over thinking it cause reading all the threads from other fork Oil Q&A. Thanks for the help

 

Thanks. I actually got the tool to pump out any access oil if its not the right amount. Going to try and do the forks this weekend if possible. Will let u know how it goes.

 

If you're under 180lbs and only riding street stick to the 5w. If you're over 180lbs you might benefit from the 7w as other have said. Either way you wont harm anything just by changing weight. If you dont like the 5w (closest to OEM spec) then change it out again and go with the 7w or vice versa.

 

Awesome good to know. I do weight close to 220 plus I ride with my wife sometimes so I will definitely consider 7 or even 10 just to see the difference.

 

Did the change last weekend. the seals inside definitely were bad on both sides and the oil was dirty as hell. definitely needed to get it done. thanks for the input everyone!!!

 

Fork oil is a largely overlooked maintenance item. It does get very dirty, mostly due to springs rubbing the interior of the tube.
If you've ever watched a Dave Moss video on youtube one of first questions to damn near everyone when working on their suspension is, "How old is the fork oil?"

Here's a shot of new vs. old fork oil out of my bike with 7000 miles on the clock.

 

Dam thats one dirt oil. Lol, Dave moss 07 R6 fork oil change video is what i followed to change the oil. still trying to figure out how the whole suspension system works so i can adjust to my weight and riding style.

 

the most important adjustment you will need for the street is the sag. get that right and that's 90% of all you really need.
you would probably benefit most by changing to a stronger fork spring and possibly shock spring.

 

:grin:good to know. i still donw know how to set sag. i guess i should read up on my manuals. unless someone wants to give me clif notes for it.:wink: i weight about 220 and 5'10.