600 Bandit

[Pumba]

Was thinking it might be bout time to have a look at the oil in the frount forks. now I think I should be using 10W fork oil but im not to sure can someone comfirm this, also is there anything else I should be looking at while im working on the frount end.

Comments will be apreciated

[erik]

have you had a look at www.banditalley.com ?

[babyB]

yep is 10W fork oil
oh & the levels differ between UK & US models
there is with the older bandits the Steering head bearings, came out with crappy grease. if you dont know wether it been done i sugest you do it!
my '97 suffered from this ('95 to '97 did) yours being '98 well id be checkin it out anyways!

[Pumba]

yep is 10W fork oil
oh & the levels differ between UK & US models
there is with the older bandits the Steering head bearings, came out with crappy grease. if you dont know wether it been done i sugest you do it!
my '97 suffered from this ('95 to '97 did) yours being '98 well id be checkin it out anyways!


Thanks babyb. I hadnt thought of the steering head bearings so might have to look in to those, it would make sense seeing how im taking the frount apart anyway.

[FROSTY]

dude if ya dont mind a lil experimental work--Try running 15 weight and about 10ml more oil in each leg--you may be in for a very pleasant suprise

[Pumba]

Im always keen to do a little experiment. Canyou give me a idea what the theory is behind this Frosty?

I really know bugger all about suspension so rather than following blindly wouldnt mind a little justification.

[FROSTY]

bit of experimentation was done on baby B's bike due to it being super squidgy to ride