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[Spjallen]

I was looking to buy some 7.5w fork oil and couldn't get any at my local shop. The owner suggested buying a 10 and a 5w and adding them together. Surely this is a bonkers idea? Wouldn't the oils separate due the difference in viscosity?

[Ghost]

Originally Posted by Spjallen

I was looking to buy some 7.5w fork oil and couldn't get any at my local shop. The owner suggested buying a 10 and a 5w and adding them together. Surely this is a bonkers idea? Wouldn't the oils separate due the difference in viscosity?

Does full fat milk and semi skimmed milk separate if mixed together??

[chris.p]

Originally Posted by Ghost

Does full fat milk and semi skimmed milk separate if mixed together??

+ 1

You'l be fine Simon.


Chris

[Yogi]

It's the usual way of doing it.

[bradders]

Didnt harm mine

[Spjallen]

Well learnings taken place today. Cheers lads.

[SeeleyG50]

Remember to add a teaspoonful of black treacle and 15g of self raising flour to each fork leg.

[Spjallen]

I've got the formula!!

7.5a=(10a+5a) / 2

[Iconic944ss]

I was quite surprised to find a manufacturer advising that this can be done as well but cant find the page now...

Anyways - I've happily used PJ1 7.5W in the past, reasonable source here:

http://www.motorcyclehut.co.uk/maint...-oils-2-75w-1l

[mat2hew]

you can do that,,,,,, but it sounds like a good way of selling you 2 bottles for the price of.... err 2