a lot of really fast guys I know swear by maxima's racing fork oil. it's only $12 a bottle.
I wish I knew that before I bought a $30 bottle of racetech super slick.
http://www.maximausa.com/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=44
I've talked with Yamaha and the oil they use is a 0 wt oil. Finding one of those is pretty tough outside the Yamaha oil made by Ohlins. Running 5 wt oil on stock valving can be a bit harsh or take the damping curve outside the spring's curve. So I use a 2.5 in rear cases. I have used Red Line's "Like Water" suspension oil once before with no complaints (young lady with an R1 that weighed like 125 and was a little height challenged).dan, you're recommending the maxima 2.5wt for a "refresh of the stockers?" (i just wanna make sure i understand you right, before i start the "internet shopping")
isn't yamaha's called "01"?dan, you're recommending the maxima 2.5wt for a "refresh of the stockers?" (i just wanna make sure i understand you right, before i start the "internet shopping")
I used to get about a 50% leak rate on aftermarket seals within the first few miles. I stopped even trying them. Stick with the OEM. Re-doing the job is a PITA.HEy what yall think about "Bike Master" Forks Seal Kit? 2 seals and 2 dust seals for 26$ rather then OEM for $70? Think the quality can be that much different?
Sounds about right.I used to get about a 50% leak rate on aftermarket seals within the first few miles. I stopped even trying them. Stick with the OEM. Re-doing the job is a PITA.
where the hell are you buying parts from that the seals are $70?HEy what yall think about "Bike Master" Forks Seal Kit? 2 seals and 2 dust seals for 26$ rather then OEM for $70? Think the quality can be that much different?
yea i found that out today...Dust seals isnt needed unless its broken i guess. But the yamaha dealer here was charging 16$ for Oil seal and 17$ for dust seals. That grease thing sounds good.I rather just add that now then have to rip it out and do it again right.where the hell are you buying parts from that the seals are $70?
mine were like $13 each at a yamaha dealer. you don't need new dust seals.
if you don't want leaky seals pack the lip with seal grease. well worth the extra $5
it will lube the seal and keep it from drying and leaking.
