Fork oil?
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Yes it is a stick of sorts that is graduated and the point is to overfill past your desired mark then stick the tube down into your forks after setting it up to the desired height and draw off the excess with the syringe. Works flawlessly every time and really helps get your levels right so you can get your forks setup properly.
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I didn't mean to convey an a**holish attitude, sorry.
Yes it is a stick of sorts that is graduated and the point is to overfill past your desired mark then stick the tube down into your forks after setting it up to the desired height and draw off the excess with the syringe. Works flawlessly every time and really helps get your levels right so you can get your forks setup properly.
Yes it is a stick of sorts that is graduated and the point is to overfill past your desired mark then stick the tube down into your forks after setting it up to the desired height and draw off the excess with the syringe. Works flawlessly every time and really helps get your levels right so you can get your forks setup properly.
What I mean is Can the measurements from a TC be used on an EVO?
I do know that the service period for EVO forks is shorter than that of the TC.
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Is that what you are saying?
Or are you saying just take a guess from 115-155mm?
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If it were me, I would check a newer version of a service manual to see if there have been numbers assigned. In the absence of any other reference I would start conservatively by setting the level at 130mm. I am not sure how this relates to the quantity method of measurement on your specific model but the measurement is taken with the spring in the tube and with it completely compressed. This should leave plenty of air in the tube and if anything will make it very soft. Your mileage may vary. You can then set it 5mm at a time to get a good setup. Remember too much fork oil and it will lock as there will be no room for it to flow and create the damping action. The other very important factor to consider is the viscosity of the fork oil AND the types of valves you have in the forks.
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If I was going to adjust anything it would be by changing the weight of oil, I stayed with type E. At reccomended level... For now anyways
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