Hi Salmaglie,
I am replacing my fork springs with progressive springs as part of my front end rebuild. I looked at the documentation and it says that you should use less oil (it doesnt say how much less) because of the greater displacement of the progressive springs. 'OK then' I think , lets check technical notes on the ol' board; bound to be someone who knows there: but....
I am confused
(nothing new there then
)
From your earlier posting:
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the fork oil level should be 166mm(6 1/2") below the inner tube upper surface when fully compressed.
Surely thats with the springs OUT i.e. - no displacement at all.
When you refilled with same amount as you took out you measured the oil to 6" - half an inch higher than recomendation ....
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The Progressive fork springs I put in had the tight windings down so I guess they displaced a bit more oil than the stock springs which is probably why I ended up 1/2" high
How does that work then With the fork springs out the level should be the same!
In the manual it definately says measure oil first THEN put springs back in - or is the manual wrong?
Can anyone help with the correct oil level when using progressive springs?
Popeye
