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ATF in forks
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:03 pm
by PeteF
I've always used ATF in the Bullet's forks as a) it's about the right viscosity and b) It's on the shelf. I was a bit surprised today when I found out it was actually specified for my missus's CB250f.
ATF in forks
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:57 pm
by Scalyback
That's probably why it was on the shelf then, but it isn't now, and that cb's going to be a wanting...
"I was parked, under a wandrin' star"
ATF in forks
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 5:54 am
by Leon Novello
ATF is specified for manual gearboxes in some automobumbles, my 5-speed Ford Laser being one.
ATF in forks
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:18 am
by PeteF
Scaly, it was on the shelf for the Bullet's primary.
ATF in forks
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:37 am
by 2cvandy
Actually it's exactly the right viscosity as 10w fork oil. Back in the 70's and 80s Honda recommended ATF for pretty much all their bikes. I still use it in my Transalp, it's absolutely fine.
ATF in forks
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:52 pm
by PeteF
I know it'll do the job 2cvandy, I was just surprised that Honda specified it instead insisting on "Honda Special Fork Oil" (or whatever).