Thanks gahousegorilla. My weights 175lb.
Does this mean then, that, by rights , according to the book, I have to remove the forks every 1000kms., to check the oil.Surely this can't be right Can it?
Believe it or not yes, BUT, if as mentioned before, if you have had no leaks, all should be well. I am the exact same weight. I have a C-5, and have not ridden the G-5, but I would think that a 15 w fork oil would be good. Still giving you some comfort, but not too stiff. It all depends on your comfort and riding style. Spent a lot of time doing high speed cornering, ruff roads, Autobahn maybe? you might want a stiffer feel.Then go to 20 w fork oil. It's what ever you like and feel comfortable with. I have been running 20 w in my C-5 for all the high speed stuff I've been playing with, and I like it now, probably too stiff for some, but not me. I run 15 w oil with progressive springs on my cb750 cafe bike and i like that set up. It will still give me some comfort, with all the weight on my wrists, due to the clubmans. But the performance is not bad either, for practicle all around riding, highways, city, country roads. If i spent alot of time on a track, things would be different. Buy I agree with you, the 10 w 30 motor oil is no good, too soft. But some may like that soft comfortable feel. All preference.