tibbs Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Hi , recently got into trials riding so purchased a Aprilia climber to start off on as it was cheap and in need of a bit of tarting up . I have stripped the forks down to find nothing about what oil to put back into them . They are Marzocchi 35mm stantions , they are on a 93 model too. Any help or info about this bike would be welcomed . Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 IN 93 HAND BOOK IT SAYS 260cc BOTH LEGS ,BUT MENTIONS 2 X DIFFERENT GRADES OF OIL 5W + 20W . WOULD THINK 5W FOR DAMPER 20W FOR SPRING SIDE IF THESE RUN SPRING IN ONE SIDE ONLY . IF DAMPER RODS IN BOTH FORKS USE 5W IN EACH . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 JUST SEEN YOUR OTHER POST , FILL USING 5W OIL IN DAMPER SIDE ( ONLY ) FIRST IF NO DAMPING DRAIN + TRY 20W + PUT 5W IN SPRING SIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 JUST SEEN YOUR OTHER POST , FILL USING 5W OIL IN DAMPER SIDE ( ONLY ) FIRST IF NO DAMPING DRAIN + TRY 20W + PUT 5W IN SPRING SIDE Brilliant thanks a lot . Although the second post as seen above didnt make too much sence . The legs are dampener in one side with a adjuster wheel with the letter R on the top is on one and the caliper side leg has just a spring in . They are Marzocchi too if that makes any difference ?? Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 TRY 5W OIL IN DAMPER SIDE , USE DAMPING ADJUSTER FULLY ONE WAY -ve THEN FULLY ONE WAY +ve TO SEE IF YOU HAVE ADEQUATE DAMPING ( OR ANY DAMPING WITH 5W OIL) . IF NONE DRAIN OUT AND FILL WITH 20W AND PUT 5W IN SPRING SIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Tried 5wt in the damper side , was too soft the oil wouldnt dampen properly so going to stick 20wt in and see how that feels . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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