Honda fork/Amsoil fork oil incompatibility?

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My bike has the '05 CRF250R suspenision on the 500AF. Did a suspension adjust about 8 rides ago, and put Amsoil fork fluid in (actually, a buddy did the suspension). Forks started leaking about 2 rides ago. Thought it was dirt, so tried the film shim trick, but it didn't work. Leaking fork seals cut short my ride today.

Heard from a friend that he's having the same problem with the Honda fork (his is an '06 450, I believe) and Amsoil fluid.

None of my previous Hondas (had 3 since '87) ever had leaky forks. Anyone else have problems with this mix of suspension and fluid brand?
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just buck up and ride it sally boy.. its a Honda, its gonna break either way
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pitbike502 wrote:
just buck up and ride it sally boy.. its a Honda, its gonna break either way
I will roost you with my Honda, son!
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pitbike502 wrote:
just buck up and ride it sally boy.. its a Honda, its gonna break either way
Camp332 wrote:
I will roost you with my Honda, son!
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jtomasik wrote:
My bike has the '05 CRF250R suspenision on the 500AF. Did a suspension adjust about 8 rides ago, and put Amsoil fork fluid in (actually, a...
My bike has the '05 CRF250R suspenision on the 500AF. Did a suspension adjust about 8 rides ago, and put Amsoil fork fluid in (actually, a buddy did the suspension). Forks started leaking about 2 rides ago. Thought it was dirt, so tried the film shim trick, but it didn't work. Leaking fork seals cut short my ride today.

Heard from a friend that he's having the same problem with the Honda fork (his is an '06 450, I believe) and Amsoil fluid.

None of my previous Hondas (had 3 since '87) ever had leaky forks. Anyone else have problems with this mix of suspension and fluid brand?
I always use the Honda 5W , no problems. (OEM seals) I don't have a 500cc monster in my frame though.

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