[Avy Rider]

Just curious about changing the oil in my Avalanche DHF 8..
Anyone here changed the oil and if so,what brand/weight did you use?

Thanks.

 

[UnabikeR]

I've used a lot of different brands but have settled on Silkolene 7.5 wt motorcycle fork oil. Keep in mind this is for a Monster T, not a DHF 8 (you lucky bastard). I know Craig uses KYB fluid in his shocks, not sure about the forks though.

 

[Avy Rider]

Hey guys, I'll ask this question again if anyone knows what weight oil I should put in my DHF 8 forks?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Here, this will tell you everything.


http://www.avalanchedownhillracing.com/DHFManual.pdf

 

[Avy Rider]

The shop I went to to get the oil asked what weight to use. They sell oil from 7wt-15wt.

I told them the oil was supposed to be 85/150 which they said would be very thick and to see what weight oil to use. Forgive my ignorance on this question, it's the first time I've been about to change the oil.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Well thats what Craig recommends 85/150, go to an MX shop.

 

[Avy Rider]

Would that be the same as 15wt ?
Sorry for the questions. The shop does MX suspension but the guy I spoke to said that the only stuff he has that is 85/150 was for gear cases or something.

Not sure what the equivelant "weight" oil would be I'm supposed to use.

 

[BikeGeek]

Not sure what the equivelant "weight" oil would be I'm supposed to use.

85/150=2.5wt
125/150=7.5wt

 

[Avy Rider]

So it would appear that the oil is very thin then?
I'm new to the terminology and specifics of oil.

Any of the other DHF owners out there have any more info for me?

 

[BikeGeek]

So it would appear that the oil is very thin then?
I'm new to the terminology and specifics of oil.

So it seems. I'm new to the terminology myself but found the BTI listing for Golden Spectro shock Oil lists the 2.5wt(85/150) as "very light" and 7.5wt(125/150) as "light." Could explain why my Zoke is funky. The receipt for the oil I ordered and used shows 7.5wt, but I realize now that I was shipped 2.5wt. :wonky2:

 

[Avy Rider]

I just recieved an email from Craig Seekins explaiing about the oil type used in cartridge forks. Straight weight oil can not be used in the DHF 8 forks.

I found an online retailer that sells the right oil.
Thanks for the answers folks.

 

[zahgurim]

I just recieved an email from Craig Seekins explaiing about the oil type used in cartridge forks. Straight weight oil can not be used in the DHF 8 forks.

I found an online retailer that sells the right oil.
Thanks for the answers folks.

Can you post up a link to where you got your oil from? Mine is due for a change soon, and it's a PITA to find the right stuff while in Korea.

Thanks!

 

[Avy Rider]

https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/stl.aspx

My forks feel better than new with this oil in them now!

 

[zahgurim]

Thanks for the link!

 

[Avy Rider]

No worries bro.
It is the highest quality oil I've ever come across. Hard to believe what a difference a quality lubricant makes.