Cota 172 Restoration

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Re: Cota 172 Restoration

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David Lahey wrote:
Phil 850 wrote:Had my NOS fork stanchions rechromed by A1 Hardchrome in Lidcome.
They did a great job :D
What brand/grade of fork oil should I use.
The manual states Shell Tellus 29.

Regards
Phil

Here's the technically correct answer:

https://petroleumservicecompany.com/she ... reference/

If it was my bike, I would try any good brand 15 or 20 weight fork oil - Penrite, Bel Ray, Castrol


Thanks David :D
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Re: Cota 172 Restoration

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These are the rechromed stanchions installed on the :montesa
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As they were picked up from A1 Hardchrome.
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