R75/6 Fork

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Esteban

R75/6 Fork

Post by Esteban »

Hi everybody!! I've a R75/5 with a R75/6's fork (disk stroke), is this an hydraulic fork??It's very soft, how can I do to make harder???Thank you very much
Allan Atherton

Re: R75/6 Fork

Post by Allan Atherton »

It is a hydraulic fork. The forks became softer with longer travel, from /5 to /6 to /7, and this was considered an advantage.

To increase the stiffness, change the viscosity of the fork oil. BMW recommends 7.5W fork oil. If that is too soft, try 10W.
MD

Re: R75/6 Fork

Post by MD »

Are you refering to the break system?
Allan Atherton

Re: R75/6 Fork

Post by Allan Atherton »

Brake system.
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