What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

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Old 10-16-2005, 02:14 PM
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What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

Is it transmission fluid? Im not positive and i want to add fluid to mine. Its leaking so i know it needs some since it doesnt tighten up as much as before. Just wondering. Also is there anything i can put in there to swell up the seals so it stops leaking. I know brake fluid makes the seals swell up but if you put to much it will tighten it so much to where it doesnt move anymore. I used to use brake fluid on my forks on my dirtbikes when they started leaking during races. Thanks in advance.
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Re: What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

anyone know
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Re: What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

it needs to be rebuilt... new seals and all
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Re: What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

yeah i know that, but by who? i would do it if i knew how. I dont know what all is involved. its an older hyperpro.
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Re: What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

usually i put in coke or pepsi.. whichever is cheaper that day
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Re: What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

Fork oil should work. I'd contact the company though for the right weight.
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Re: What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

surely your local bike shop can rebuild it if they can do forks they should be able to do dampers
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Re: What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

transmission fluid will work thats what I used in mine
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Re: What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

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Fork oil should work. I'd contact the company though for the right weight.

Fork oil is correct

And lower weight will move freely while higher weight fork oil will be stiffer

Find what works best for you
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Re: What type of fluid goes into steering dampers????

will try it
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