Sythetic fork oil? Better?

[Dice]

Just fould this board. I've been riding my two OLDWing since 1991 (77, 84std).

I know a lot of you have been riding motorcycles for a very long time.
I've notice over the years I don't change (Like most of us) the fork oil nearly often on any of my bikes. Shame on me.

I was Just wondering if anybody has first hand experience using Synthetic fork oil over time, and can you tell me, if there is a perceivable difference performance in fork action, dampening and rebound+fork life.

I know if you take some old used reg oil out, any new oil is going to improve the feel. That's why I used the word perceive. LOL

Also do you think it will improve fork seal life?

Obviously there is going to be less friction using synthetic. I would think that would change the dampening, good, bad, or indifferent, because of the fact that the fork would move up and down easier. No?

Thanks

[Try]

I was Just wondering if anybody has first hand experience using Synthetic fork oil over time, and can you tell me, if there is a perceivable difference performance in fork action, dampening and rebound+fork life.

No, but you can have longer intervals before you change it.

Also do you think it will improve fork seal life?

No.

[Dougal]

Maybe synthetic front fork oil does have its advantages, but given how oftem most owners change theirs is it woth the addtional expense?

Dougal

[quakeholio]

I think you just put up the best argument for going with synthetic fork oil, it will stand up to time better then dino oils. I guess that will be the next part of my bike to go synthetic.