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Fork oil capacity
« on: 15.06. 2016 19:55 »
The Haynes manuel says 100 ml of oil per leg for my 53' plunger, is this right? I was wondering if not enough oil is giving me the problems, too bouncy and topping out, what do you think?
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Re: Fork oil capacity
« Reply #1 on: 15.06. 2016 21:23 »
Mr Haynes strikes again! 142ml works in my '51.
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Re: Fork oil capacity
« Reply #2 on: 17.06. 2016 13:51 »
Would it hurt if I put a bit more oil in? I have put in 142 ml, and it's better, still tops out easily, it seems like if I can put more in it might help!
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Re: Fork oil capacity
« Reply #3 on: 17.06. 2016 22:51 »
You could try a little more or a heavier weight oil. Won't hurt anything.
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