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Thread: What type of oil is used in forks?

  1. 05-09-2012, 12:29 AM #1
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    What type of oil is used in forks?

    I rebuilt my forks (seals, boots etc...) & am wondering what kind of oil I need for the front forks of my atc 200m. (Don't want to bother reading the manual). Thanks
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  2. 05-09-2012, 03:27 AM #2
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  3. 05-09-2012, 08:09 AM #3
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    I haven't read the 200M manual specifically, but all the other that I have read (350X, 250R, 250SX) say to use regular old ATF (yes, automatic transmission fluid). Of course, you can buy fork oil, and if you are wanting a specific weight of oil, this is what you shouild do. But for daily riders, I think ATF is fine.
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  4. 05-09-2012, 10:05 AM #4
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    I used ATF in mine as well.
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  5. 05-09-2012, 07:00 PM #5
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    yep, me too. i alway use atf and it works great..
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  6. 05-09-2012, 08:26 PM #6
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    Those are sealed dampers I think.
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