VFR 800 fork oil?

[vfr800]

what oil do we recommend for said forks, please chaps.
I don't pootle around and like to push it on cornering, so what do we recommend.
Haynes manual recommends "honda fork oil."

And does anyone know where i can get hold of some fork seals at short notice in the midlands area. i'm in Tamworth.

Cheers, Ian
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[hmmmnz]

the standard oil in the vfr800 and late 750s is hondas ss8 fork oil,
it has a weight of 7.5w which is really light compared to most bikes but ive heard that the bike doesnt react properly with 10w oil in it.
i think standard 5w oil is fine, but i think i would shell out a little more and get "pro honda suspension fluid ss8"
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[vfr800]

Sounds like good advice, i'll see if the local bike shops got the 7.5. It makes sense.

Cheers.
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[hmmmnz]

go to a honda shop, if they don't carry it then get a 5w temporarily,
although you may find its too soft for your riding style.
better than no oil, or buggered oil though
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[vfr800]

I'ts the oil seal that's buggered mate, so i'll go the whole hog and try to get it right first time.

Wish me luck.
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[hmmmnz]

bugger, in this case i wouldnt listen to haynes on getting the seals out.
there is a slightly easier way,
get a wood screw, and jam it into the seal then try and get it to bite, then pull the seal out.
not really a professional way but, its quick and it works

unless its easy to split your forks, i can't remember if it is on yours or not
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[vfr800]

Sounds like a good bodge to me, all up for that shit!

I will be part stripping the forks to get the height of the oil right. Not something i've done before but well in my capabillities. (one would think)
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[veeeffarr]

[hmmmnz]

im not quite understanding your wording toby,
but i guess your asking if you can get a new seal back in the same way??
yep except obviously you don't use a wood screw you just slide it down the fork from the top
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[vfr800]

I'de like to see a fork seal changed with the fork insitu !

I've located a set of seals nearby so i'll fetch them in the morn and get them changed, they're the good nipon parts aswell.

Cheers, Ian[/quote]
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[hmmmnz]

ok im missing something,
whats in situ ?? speak english to me i come from nz so don't understand
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[vfr800]

insitu.

short for insituation. That does'nt sound that clear either so in short,

"change the fork seal without completely dismanteling the stantion".

Hows that sound?
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[hmmmnz]

oh ok, i can't say i have ever heard that before, you learn something new everyday,

still have to remove forks from bike.. obviously but don't have to separate them which is normally the pain in the arse bit
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