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To: Triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Lever shock oil
From: "Jack I. Brooks" <brooks@belcotech.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 1997 16:38:45 -0500
Does anyone have experience with different weight oils in their lever arm
shocks?

I have elected not to have my shocks rebuilt as I think they are in pretty
good shape, but they do appear to be low on oil.  (There is no fresh oil on
the outside of the shocks.)  I know the mainstream vendors sell "shock" oil,
but I am curious if anyone has any experience with using different wt oils,
ie. motorcycle fork oils, etc, instead.  

I have used synthetic motorcycle fork oil in motorcycle forks.  It is
available in a wide variety of weights and in very stable.  Should be great
for lever arm shock tuning.  I just need some help in finding a good weight
to start with.  Now that I have mastered removal of the shock link from the
spring perch, I am willing to remove them a time or two to get a good
handling, comfortable ride.

Jack Brooks
1960 TR3-A


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