suspension questions.....

[jlyonamf]

Devon, Bel-Ray makes HVI Racing Suspension Fluid that is used in rear suspension systems. It comes in 3,5,10, and 15W. Per Bel-Ray's web site: "For fine tuning damping characteristics all grades of Bel-Ray HVI may be blended with each other" For more info: http://www.belray.com/consumer/productpages/hvi.html John Lyon

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Devon Jarvis wrote: > I have a progressive 420 rear shock. It need more low-speed > damping, and could use a little more rebound damping as well > (I run it near maximum). > > Shocks are usually filled with 5w suspension fluid- has > anyone tried tweaking the oil weight in a shock to get more > damping? Like 75% 5w fluid and 25% 10w suspension fluid? > What viscosity would I end up with? > > This would give me a "new" shock for the price of a gas > charging. > > Devon