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[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.

[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"

[Leon Novello]

ATF is specified for manual gearboxes in some automobumbles, my 5-speed Ford Laser being one.

[PeteF]

Scaly, it was on the shelf for the Bullet's primary.

[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.

[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).