Answer/Manitou Oil- Manitou forks use, for lubrication, Motorex Semi-Bath Fork Oil, 5W40 from Motorex of Switzerland. This is actually Motorex Motor Oil Power Synt 4T SAE 5W40, a synthetic motor oil. This oil is rated at 90.9 cSt@40C/14.6 cSt@100C/VI 169. This is some serious pancake syrup. This oil is not widely available, but can be ordered at most motorcycle dealers through K&L Supply Co. (PN# 35-3911). Similar oils do not really exist as suspension oils. Closest is Red Line (Heavy) (66.8 cSt@40C/16 cSt@100C/VI 256) or Maxima Bicycle Fork Fluid (20wt) or Maxima Fork Oil (20wt) both of which are rated at 65 cSt@40C/12.9 cSt@100C/VI 201. If you can get access to Red Line Synthetic Motor Oil 5W40, it is rated at 94 cSt@40C/15.1 cSt@100C/VI 170 and is probably your closest bet.
For damping, I am told that the manitou used motorex 7.5wt fork oil.




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