fork oil/ spacer debate
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fork oil/ spacer debate
I just installed new springs(shinny ones) from fred
and I had a few questions. After reading many
articles on this I cut about 1-7/8" off stock spacers
and used this piece. If I layed the old springs with
old spacers next to the new springs and the new spacer
they were both the same length. Good, I think. I
then pumped out old(stock) oil and flushed it with a
little new oil. Then with the leg off the bike and
with all the oil out I compressed the leg and added
oil till it was 190mm from the top. I then pumped the
leg up and down to make sure all the air was out and
checked the 190mm again. I put everything back
together and at 185lbs it feels great. But I was
worried about "blowing fork seals." I read an article
where people said to fill it to 5.5 inches from top.
That would be adding a lot more oil than the 190mm. I
am happy with the feel but will I run into problems
along the way. I am looking for some input from
listers that have done this mod with newer shinny
springs. Thanks for your help.
Ken
A13
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