ijonsson Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Will "Fork oil" for motorcycles work in the Armstrong dampers? Should I go for 5W or 10W? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Fork oil will work quite adequately, as will oil intended for hydraulic jacks and similar applications. SAE 10 was the original TR specification, and lever arm shock absorbers were designed to utilise anything from SAE 10 through to SAE 30 - anything heavier tan 30 will tend to demolish the internals, anything lighter simply won't work well. SAE 15 was the favoured upgrade for cars using stiffer than standard springs . . . . . if a TR needs even greater damping, it is preferable to change the internal valves/springs rather than using SAE 20 or above. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijonsson Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Thank you, very good information. Need to find a product in Sweden, Moss, Rimmers and the others are not keen on shipping paint, oil and similar products abroad (health and safety regulations?). /Inge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hi Inge, damper/strut fluid is a common product. I'm sure any of your motor spares shops will hold it. How about asking a local garage where they get it. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijonsson Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hi Inge, damper/strut fluid is a common product. I'm sure any of your motor spares shops will hold it. How about asking a local garage where they get it. Roger Yes, plenty of suppliers, even locally. Just wanted to be sure about viscosity (and I've been warned about cheap oil for jacks as they might foam). /Inge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Yes, plenty of suppliers, even locally. Just wanted to be sure about viscosity (and I've been warned about cheap oil for jacks as they might foam). /Inge Talk to the motorcycle guys locally they should have something. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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