Make sure to change your suspension fluid

dirtbikenut · 09-16-2006, 04:05 PM

Most folks don't realize but changing your suspension can make a huge difference in how your suspension feels and reacts. Over time the fluid will break down and lose its lubricisity and its dampening affects. While doing this always clean everything thoroughly prior to replenishing the fluid.
Always use good quality fluid, there are many brands that make good fluid, just make sure to use the correct viscosity.

dirtbikenut · 01-01-2007, 07:49 PM

The suspension fluid should be replaced at or around 20 hrs, or less, depending on what the quality of the oil that you are using. I'm a big fan of synthetic suspension oil.

wr250f95 · 12-10-2007, 11:27 AM

20 hours of mx? because trail riding has got to be easier on the fluid than a mx track, sir

tigmaster · 12-10-2007, 11:30 AM

people claim anywhere from 3-6 months.

wr250f95 · 12-10-2007, 11:32 AM

Ive never bothered to deal with it unless I blow a seal sir

DAVO · 12-10-2007, 12:31 PM

same as dont worry about it untill it goes wrong

dirtbikenut · 12-10-2007, 01:40 PM

You can go as long as you want! It's totally up to you how long you want to ride on oil that will eventually become contaminated. If you want your suspension to operate at it's peak performance you will need to change the fluid more often.
MX, yes it can be harder on the suspension, but then so is fast trail riding. If you are racing whether it's MX or not, you should change it more frequantly. I suppose if my grandma was riding she wouldn't need to change it very often!

09-16-2006, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtbikenut C Rider Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42	Make sure to change your suspension fluid Most folks don't realize but changing your suspension can make a huge difference in how your suspension feels and reacts. Over time the fluid will break down and lose its lubricisity and its dampening affects. While doing this always clean everything thoroughly prior to replenishing the fluid. Always use good quality fluid, there are many brands that make good fluid, just make sure to use the correct viscosity.

01-01-2007, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
dirtbikenut C Rider Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42	The suspension fluid should be replaced at or around 20 hrs, or less, depending on what the quality of the oil that you are using. I'm a big fan of synthetic suspension oil. __________________ Thompson Racing Suspension

12-10-2007, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,405	20 hours of mx? because trail riding has got to be easier on the fluid than a mx track, sir __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

12-10-2007, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,234	people claim anywhere from 3-6 months. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

12-10-2007, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,405	Ive never bothered to deal with it unless I blow a seal sir __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

12-10-2007, 12:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
DAVO C Rider Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: manchester.uk Posts: 161	same as dont worry about it untill it goes wrong

12-10-2007, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
dirtbikenut C Rider Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42	You can go as long as you want! It's totally up to you how long you want to ride on oil that will eventually become contaminated. If you want your suspension to operate at it's peak performance you will need to change the fluid more often. MX, yes it can be harder on the suspension, but then so is fast trail riding. If you are racing whether it's MX or not, you should change it more frequantly. I suppose if my grandma was riding she wouldn't need to change it very often! __________________ Thompson Racing Suspension

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