RCinNC
Well-Known Member
I'm getting ready to remove my front forks and change the fork oil. I know the OEM replacement oil is Yamaha 01; problem is that the local Yamaha shop has sold out to become a Harley dealer, and the next nearest Yamaha shop is over an hour away. There are other motorcycle dealerships a lot closer than that, so I'm trying to determine if there is a good fork oil from another manufacturer that is a replacement for the OEM oil. I've read conflicting reports on line about the actual weight of the Yamaha 01 (anywhere from 0 weight to 5 weight), so I'd hate to buy replacement oil based on weight if I don't know the OEM weight for sure.
Can someone here lend their real world expertise and recommend a replacement oil? In case it's relevant, I weigh about 240, and do a lot of two-up riding with a 130 pound girlfriend.
Can someone here lend their real world expertise and recommend a replacement oil? In case it's relevant, I weigh about 240, and do a lot of two-up riding with a 130 pound girlfriend.