Fork setup

[Mick Milakovic]

Thom - does ATF come in different weights, or does the rating make a difference?

[bentrims]

Mick,

ATF is time tested in my set-ups, and believe me my forks get abused. Last week my 32mm forks ran at 5 1/4 inches of oil (ATF) from the top with the springs out and the tubes fully compressed. I run helper springs to slightly stiffen up the preload. When you only have 6" of travel you best not lose any travel at resting.

I figure as in the E F Hutton commercials of the 70's...when Doug Wilford gives advice...I listen. Dane advice was mixed in also on my forks.

Dont tell the master I use ATF in my tranny too.

[bentrims]

PS...ATF only comes in one weight to the best of my knowledge. It does have different (Types)additives in it that manufacturers coin to try to manipulate their market share. For our purposes it all does the same thing regardless the type you buy.
Tom B

[Lew Mayer]

That's why you fly sooo high. Your springs are so tight they're bouncing you that high.

Lew Mayer

[Merlin]

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[wfopete]

OK, forks are done and back on. Old fluid looked nice and clear/clean. Probably went a little stiff with ATF fluid at 5.5" from the top plus I dropped in a .75" preload spacer. I ended up with closer to 150cc's of ATF in each leg.  The tires that came on this thing were Trelleborgs "Red Stripe"; a Super Grip 344 in front & a Ten Masters Motocross 744 rear. Don't know how old they were but the previous owner had Moose Super Tubes in them. I replaced them with Michilin S12s front and rear. Hope it all works in Jefferson TX!

Peter Petrick

'01 KTM EXC 520, '74 YZ 250, '86 Honda XR 250, '71 Hodaka 100, '74 SUZUKI TM 400, '73 Penton Jackpiner

[Lew Mayer]

Now that we have the hot set-up on 32's, any measurements on the 35's from the top. Any tricks and tips from Mr. Doug? If it's 90% the rider and 10% the bike,my bike needs all the help I can get for it. Has to compensate for the rider.

Lew Mayer

[bentrims]

Well Lew atleast you picked up a sponsor for this race.

[Lew Mayer]

Gas card hasn't arrived.
Gotta be back 4/3 for the York swap meet,though.

Lew Mayer