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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: bfr on December 20, 2008, 05:41:06 AM

Title: C11 Shocks help please
Post by: bfr on December 20, 2008, 05:41:06 AM

Ok so in a moment of weakness I striped down the front shocks on my C11 all seems good but what should I be on the look out for I will be replacing the shock seals and head set bearings.... what weight of oil should I use in the shocks and how much? any other tips anyone can lend me???

Cheers

Title: Re: C11 Shocks help please
Post by: Goldy on December 20, 2008, 04:21:23 PM

BSA recommended SAE 20 oil but the forks were 'soft' some people used engine oil or even gear oil to make the suspension more firm. Alot of what you want is on http://www.britishonly.com/tech/manuals/bsaservicesheets.asp

Title: Re: C11 Shocks help please
Post by: Goldie on December 21, 2008, 07:38:04 AM

Hey Goldy,
                Any chance of putting the BSA DB32 Clubman service sheets if you have them up on the webpage.
Thanks

Title: Re: C11 Shocks help please
Post by: Goldy on December 23, 2008, 04:50:21 PM

I have not seen those

Title: Re: C11 Shocks help please
Post by: bfr on January 04, 2009, 08:55:29 AM

OK thanks for the help got oil got bearings getting seals looks like it will all go together well... only one more question I can't find the answer in the service sheets how much oil is to be used in the shocks??? any suggestions please!!!

Cheers Rob

Title: Re: C11 Shocks help please
Post by: bfr on January 06, 2009, 06:45:18 AM

Ok solved this one myself.... 142cc apprantly.... now if my guru would finish my wheel I can get on the road!!!