Funny you should mention this. I plan on going with the
recommendation from the list to use motorcycle fork oil. Actually I was
going to get it today at the Harley Davidson store. They carry two grades
one of which is a heavy grade. I'm not sure if I want to risk power
steering fluid at this time since the shocks are new ( well rebuilt) and
they set me back a wapping $33 dollars each!
...Art
On Wed, 1 Apr 1998, Susan and John Roper wrote:
> Might any of you knowledgible folk be able to advise me regarding the
> proper shock oil for use in armstrong lever arm shocks. One of the
> national rebuilders advises that they use hydraulic jack oil, 15 to 30
> weight, from the auto parts store, in their rebuilds. All I can find is
> 10 wt. locally. Is that ok. How about for competition use. Don't I
> want heavier weight? Sources? Thanks, John Roper
>
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