Just finished reading a article in Grassroots Motorsports about prepping a TR-6
for SCCA racing. For racing they recommended 30 wt oil and some mods to the
shock. I have read that 20wt motorcycle fork oil is about ideal for a nice
'just firm enough' ride. 30wt is better if you want a firm ride. I have some
20wt fork oil that I am going to try in the next several weeks.
I am sure 20wt would be a good starting point for your TR-3. Maybe 15wt as the
-3 is a little lighter than a -6!
Steve Sutton
74 1/2 TR-6 - daily driver!
ssutton@ridgecrest.ca.us
35* 35' 39" N 117* 39' 44" W
> From: "Jack I. Brooks" <brooks@belcotech.com>, on 3/17/97 4:38 PM:
> 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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