What oil is used in rockshox?
Product Description. 0W-30 weight oil is for use in Rock Shox Pike forks. With a multi-grade rating, the 0W-30 will maintain consistent performance in your Pike from the bottom of the hill to the top, and back down again.
Can I use motor oil in rockshox?
Yes there are detergents and anti-foams, and other ingredients in motor oil (they are in fok oils as well) but, there the same type of rubber o-rings and seals in an engine as are in a fork..the motor oil will not harm your fork in any way shape or form. Do not use motor oils as damper fluids….
Is rockshox fork oil synthetic?
Rockshox Oil- Rockshox repackages and sells Torco RFF oils for their forks. This is a blend of synthetic and mineral oils. The goofball aspect to this is that Rockshox in their infinite wisdom re-grades their product.
Can I use rockshox oil in Fox?
Depends on what you’re using it for and what damper you use. If it’s a sealed damper and you’re using this oil for the lowers, then it’s fine. If you’re using an open bath damper where the oil from the lowers is also used for damper oil, then you do not want to mix them.
What weight is reverb oil?
Specifications
| Weight (Suspension Oil) | Reverb |
|---|---|
| Volume (Suspension Oil) | 1 liter, 120 ml, 16oz |
What is the difference in fork oil weight?
Heavier oil will increase the effective damping, in other words the forks will move up and down a little slower and feel stiffer. Lighter weight oil will do the opposite, allowing the forks to move up and down faster and feel softer.
Can I use motor oil for fork oil?
motor oil works well in the outer chambers of twin chamber forks. I first used it in my honda now my yamaha and I think the 5/20 motor oil is slicker and offers less stiction. Some have said the honda forks mix the outer and inner oils over time so that might be a problem if you run your too long between changes.
Can I use Fox Float Fluid in rockshox air can?
For the air can, the Float fluid is just fine. Everyone uses nitrile seals.
Is it OK to use 5W-30 instead of 0W-30?
Can I Add 5w-30 To 0w-30? Is it possible? Yes. Viscocity oils flow slower than viscosity oils, so 5W30 will flow faster than 10W30 and 0W30 will flow faster than 5W30.
Which is better 0W-30 or 5W-30?
The 0W-30 engine oil is a lower viscosity than a 5W-30 meaning it is thinner. As the 0W-30 is a lower viscosity, its resistance to flow is lower. The lower viscosity grade flows through the engine faster and helps the parts perform their roles more efficiently as they reduce friction.
Is reverb oil the same as mineral oil?
Yes. Both reverb oil and Shimano oil are mineral and similar viscosity.
How much travel does the RockShox domain have?
With 38mm stanchions and up to 180mm of travel, the RockShox Domain offers huge ZEB-like confidence up front at a much cheaper price point. Completely overhauled for 2022, the RockShox Domain is the newest big-hitting suspension fork from RockShox.
What is the new RockShox domain Fork?
Completely overhauled for 2022, the RockShox Domain is the newest big-hitting suspension fork from RockShox. It follows closely in the footsteps of the brilliant ZEB, with the aim of bringing similar levels of performance down to a significantly cheaper price point.
Can I upgrade the damper on my RockShox domain?
The Domain can be upgraded down the line with RockShox’s easy-to-drop-in replacement damper units. The ‘R’ fork can have an RC damper fitted (£42 / $42 / €47) or both forks can receive a top-spec Charger 2.1 RC2 damper for £325 / £330 / €365, should you want absolute pro-level damping when you’ve got the cash.
What is the difference between RockShox domain and Yari RC?
The Domain replaced the stock RockShox Yari RC, also with 160mm of travel. The weight difference was pretty noticeable going from the Yari (2.1kg) to the Domain (2.56kg). Those weights are with the thru-axle, crown race and star nut installed, and with the steerer tubes cut to the same length. How have you got the RockShox Domain setup?