substitute fork oil?

[mrrick]

is there a substitue for fork oil that anybody is using in there evo softail to give a better ride, less bone rattling!  thanks

[Hillside Motorcycle]

We use Bel-Ray here.
Scott

[Grayrider]

Is that Bel Ray motor oil or fork oil? Any grade?

[codyshop]

Race Tech emulators for the short answer.   This, or you can spend days playing with different weights / capacities till you're happy.   

[Norton Commando]

I use ATF in the front forks of all my bikes.

[Hillside Motorcycle]

Is that Bel Ray motor oil or fork oil? Any grade?

20W fork oil, but as already mentioned, amounts/weights can be juggled to taylor the ride, unless of course, the fork springs are toast.
Scott

[mrrick]

Norton, I picked up the harley type e fork oil and it sure did seem like trans. fluid.  [color and viscoscity]  What drained out from both legs combined was appx. 6ozs. of possibly gear oil.  Very grey and nasty looking.  I know I have a seal issue just want to see how bad, maybe I can get through the season.  Is it a 6mm or a 6.5mm long allen that I need to disassemble the legs for my 89fxstc.   thanks everyone.

[Norton Commando]

mrrick - sorry I can't help you on the wrench size, but your close, get one of each?

I change my fork oil about twice a year because it's cheap (if you use ATF) and easy (I pump it in from the fork leg drain port).  Frequent oil changes should extend seal and bushing life.