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SB2 front fork info?

 
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Macx2



Joined: 03 Dec 2011
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Location: Wide Bay Queensland Australia
PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 1:40 am    Post subject: SB2 front fork info? Reply with quote
I would like to know the grade and volume of fork oil for the 35mm Cerianis on the SB2.
Also, is there anyone with an original SB2 that could send me a few specific photos/information?
Ian
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Macx2



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Since posting I have let the fork oil drain for quite a while and the measured volume is a small amount less than 250ml, so I guess that the figure is 250ml. Given that is the correct volume I may as well try ATF or 5 weight and see how I go when the bike is restored and back on the road and adjust the viscosity accordingly.
Ian
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CBar



Joined: 05 Jan 2010
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would normally recommend that you measure the air gap first, but it sounds like it is too late for that.

Maybe this information will help:
http://racetech.com/ProductSearch/2/Forks-Vintage/Ceriani,Paioli%20Forks%2035mm/1970-2010
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Macx2



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
CBar,
Thanks for the info. I took the precaution of setting up for collection of the drained oil and I got the same from both legs...slightly under 250ml so I presume that 250ml is the quantity. It would have been good to find out if that was the manufacturer's recommendation. Getting the correct weight of the oil will be a matter of trial and error in the absence of any info. I will start with 5wt when the time comes.
Ian
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bimotanige



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The 40mm Cerianis on my SB4 use 10 grade fork oil as standard.
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