What's the best fork oil / ATF?

[TrikesRule_FOOL]

I think I used JP1 fork tuner when I did the 86 250R a few years back. Felt kinda soft to me. I'm planning a restoration on the 85 and was wonder what people thought about fork oil. I'm changing the fork seals and getting the frame painted to start off my resto.

[ccdhowell]

I've only used Bel-Ray oil and have had good luck so far. If the forks felt soft, you could've drained the oil and added a heavier viscosity oil.

[TrikesRule_FOOL]

I've only used Bel-Ray oil and have had good luck so far. If the forks felt soft, you could've drained the oil and added a heavier viscosity oil.

I still may do that. Problem is I don't remember what I put in there. If I search hard enough I may have it written down or have a receipt somewhere. That's why I asked what people are using. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one with a 250R on here. What are you using guys?

[SWIGIN]

try 15 or 20 wt

[250rAL]

JP1 is good oil. I run 10 wt. Stay away from oil not designed for forks. It has additives to keep the seals soft.

[maggiesboy]

I just did both set of forks on my 200x's. Manual called for ATF or 10wt fork oil. I used ATF. I had a couple of full quarts, and it is way cheaper than fork oil at the local dealership.

[TravEX]

I've always used atf in all my forks.

[Youngrasher]

when you say atf do you mean automatic transmision fluid. Thanks

[TravEX]

Yes, regular ole Dexron 3 is what I use. Keep a gallon of it in the shop.

[TrikesRule_FOOL]

Thanks guys, I have never tried the ATF and was wondering how it worked. Might go that route.

[Billy Golightly]

I've used ATF for the past several years...in most stock forks the reccomended amount seems to be a little on the soft side for me (about 200lbs) so I add a little extra if necessary.