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Author Message   Scott_in_nh Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 02:09 pm:        title pretty much says it all. I am spending money on my suspension this year and just got my package from Al with all of the typical rebuild parts plus race tech springs and gold valves. When possible, I am all about buying the best parts and fluids possible, but $60 to buy 2 quarts of Race Tech's Ultra Slick might (or might not) be pushing it too far. What have you used, why did you buy it and how satisfied are you with it?   Jramsey Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 02:47 pm:        10,15 or 20 wt Bel-Ray is all I've ever used the last 35 years for routine maintenance, but I'm no suspension tuning expert. About $10 a pint.   Eboos Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 03:01 pm:        I used Race Tech Ultra Slick, but think I could have spent the extra money a little better. Especially when the second quart you only need a few drops out of. Scott, talk to Eric. He can probably give you better info.   Scott_in_nh Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 03:18 pm:        Eric uses the Ultra Slick as well and also mentioned that you barely need the 2nd quart. If I remember correctly,his 2nd choice was Maxima. In all cases he said to stay close to 5wt.   Purpony Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 04:33 pm:        im doing my forks now and plan on Amsoil Shock Therapy...because i get it at my dealer cost and I use amsoil in everything.   Sloppy Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 04:34 pm:        I'm 170 lbs and found that 5 wt didn't provide enough damping for track days. I'm going for 10 wght next time. You can make a decision depending upon your mass and riding style.   Midnight_rider Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 05:21 pm:        second on belray from cycle gear   14d Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 08:08 pm:        Finishing up rebuilding my forks, using 7.5 wt Spectro Golden. Was the best stuff at local shop, 13 bucks a quart.   Goldtooth Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 08:50 pm:        race tech ultra slick   Buellistic Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 09:17 pm:        Screaming-Eagle fork oil and BMC race springs ...   Buellfighter Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 09:24 pm:        PJ1 and Belray. Replaced many a seal in the dirt bikes and a few in the Buell.   Scott_in_nh Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 10:44 am:        I'm 170 lbs and found that 5 wt didn't provide enough damping for track days. I'm going for 10 wght next time. You can make a decision depending upon your mass and riding style. I am 160-163 lbs and may try a track day this year, otherwise it is all street (and strip). is you experience with or without a gold valve? what spring are you running?   Eboos Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 11:07 am:        quote: I'm 170 lbs and found that 5 wt didn't provide enough damping for track days. Time for a revalve then.   Sloppy Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 02:28 pm:        All stock. Yes, a revalve would be in order but I'm spending my "go faster" cash on my RZ350 A vis change is cheap and quick...

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