I am considering running Redline Like Water suspension fluid in the inner chamber of the fork and in the shock of my '99 CR250. I run Mobil 1 ATF in the outer chamber of the fork. The Mobil 1 ATF is inexpensive, readily available, and great at lubricating the fork, but it's a little thicker than I want to run for damping purposes. I have run Honda HP 5wt. in the inner chamber with good results.
I want to try a full synthetic fluid with a lighter viscosity, than Honda HP 5wt. So I started looking for fluids that fit what I was looking for. While researching I compiled the data show below. From the data is how I came to considering the Redline Like Water suspension fluid. Now I would like to hear the real world experiences and opinions of Redline Like Water fluid and/or any others from the data table.
Thanks for the help
Scott
P.S. I hope this data can help other as it help me.
Suspension Fluid Specifications
Properties
Brand Name Vis. @100'C Vis. @40'C VI Pour Synthetic Price
(cSt) (cSt) Point 100% ($/Qt.)
(mm^2/s) (mm^2/s) (F) ($/Lt.)
Redline Like Water 2.30 5.50 344 -15 Yes 11.99
Redline Extralight 4.00 9.80 402 -17 Yes 11.99
Silkolene RSF 2.5wt. 5.83 13.5 464 -37 Yes 10.99
Honda HP 5wt. 3.45 15.06 140 ? ? 9.99
Amsoil STL 4.38 15.68 210 -54 Yes 8.75
Maxima 5wt. 85/150 3.51 15.90 150 -25 No 7.49
Spectro Cart. 85/150 3.82 16.90 150 -25 Blend 11.99
Motul FL 2.5/5wt. 4.24 18.30 138 -49 Yes ?
Redline Light 7.10 18.40 407 -21 Yes 11.99
Spectro 5wt. 4.40 21.70 119 -28 No 6.50
Spectro Cart.125/150 5.25 26.10 150 -20 Blend 11.99
Maxima 7wt. 125/150 5.36 26.70 150 -8 No 7.49
Silkolene RSF 5wt. 9.46 26.70 372 -45 Yes 10.99
Amsoil STM 7.33 32.08 205 -48 Yes 8.20
Mobil 1 ATF 7.60 35.00 198 -54 Yes 4.99
I want to try a full synthetic fluid with a lighter viscosity, than Honda HP 5wt. So I started looking for fluids that fit what I was looking for. While researching I compiled the data show below. From the data is how I came to considering the Redline Like Water suspension fluid. Now I would like to hear the real world experiences and opinions of Redline Like Water fluid and/or any others from the data table.
Thanks for the help
Scott
P.S. I hope this data can help other as it help me.
Suspension Fluid Specifications
Properties
Brand Name Vis. @100'C Vis. @40'C VI Pour Synthetic Price
(cSt) (cSt) Point 100% ($/Qt.)
(mm^2/s) (mm^2/s) (F) ($/Lt.)
Redline Like Water 2.30 5.50 344 -15 Yes 11.99
Redline Extralight 4.00 9.80 402 -17 Yes 11.99
Silkolene RSF 2.5wt. 5.83 13.5 464 -37 Yes 10.99
Honda HP 5wt. 3.45 15.06 140 ? ? 9.99
Amsoil STL 4.38 15.68 210 -54 Yes 8.75
Maxima 5wt. 85/150 3.51 15.90 150 -25 No 7.49
Spectro Cart. 85/150 3.82 16.90 150 -25 Blend 11.99
Motul FL 2.5/5wt. 4.24 18.30 138 -49 Yes ?
Redline Light 7.10 18.40 407 -21 Yes 11.99
Spectro 5wt. 4.40 21.70 119 -28 No 6.50
Spectro Cart.125/150 5.25 26.10 150 -20 Blend 11.99
Maxima 7wt. 125/150 5.36 26.70 150 -8 No 7.49
Silkolene RSF 5wt. 9.46 26.70 372 -45 Yes 10.99
Amsoil STM 7.33 32.08 205 -48 Yes 8.20
Mobil 1 ATF 7.60 35.00 198 -54 Yes 4.99