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Spjallen
29-Nov-2012, 19:25
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?
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?? :p
chris.p
29-Nov-2012, 20:31
Does full fat milk and semi skimmed milk separate if mixed together?? :p
+ 1 :D
You'l be fine Simon.
Chris:burn:
It's the usual way of doing it.
bradders
29-Nov-2012, 20:42
Didnt harm mine
Spjallen
29-Nov-2012, 21:29
Well learnings taken place today. Cheers lads.
SeeleyG50
29-Nov-2012, 22:24
Remember to add a teaspoonful of black treacle and 15g of self raising flour to each fork leg.
Spjallen
02-Dec-2012, 10:41
I've got the formula!!
7.5a=(10a+5a) / 2
Iconic944ss
02-Dec-2012, 19:24
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/maintenance-parts-and-spares-c20/oils-lubricants-c95/pj1-oils-2-75w-1l
mat2hew
03-Dec-2012, 18:20
you can do that,,,,,, but it sounds like a good way of selling you 2 bottles for the price of.... err 2
skidlids
03-Dec-2012, 19:00
You mean if you buy two the same they don't tell you to BOGOF :)
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