Model 18 front forks

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clive
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Re: Model 18 front forks

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The handbook recommends SAE20 oil and nowadays its worth getting a specific fork of this grade. No idea what make i use!
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Re: Model 18 front forks

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The 1949 manual states:

FOR TELEDRAULIC FRONT FORKS :
Castrolite
Single Shell
Mobiloil "Arctic
Essolube 20
Motorine " E "


Castrolite was a SAE20W oil


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