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Re: TR6 Rear lever shock oil

To: Steve Chandler <steve@obagy.com>
Subject: Re: TR6 Rear lever shock oil
From: "Skip Gurnee." <skip47@home.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 16:58:36 -0800
Cc: triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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References: <36EC358A.860EEF79@obagy.com>
Steve-
I have had two opposing experiences, so take your choice and take your
chances: Put straight 40 weight castrol in there.  You'll either blow
the seals and have nothing, or you'll have stiffer shocks.  Caution,
stiffer shocks at the rear promotes oversteer....
-S.

Steve Chandler wrote:
> 
> My rear shocks are just about worn out, and to get a few more miles out
> of them before I
> buy some new rebuilt units I was wondering if anybody has experimented
> with heavier oil in
> these to get some life back into them.
> 
> Has anyone done this? If so what grade oil did you use and what effect
> did it have?
> 
> TIA
> 
> --
> Steve Chandler - Chandler O'Bagy - steve@obagy.com

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