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Old 12-02-2018, 05:06 AM
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I just got some +8 fork tubes for my sporty and I have no idea how much more oil I’m supposed to add?
I know stock is 10.5.
 
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The action of your forks isn't going to change with adding longer tubes, so I suggest you try that stock amount. The extra length of the tubes is just sitting there, admiring the scenary as you pass by!
 
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Extended fork tubes use the same amount of oil as stock length tubes. Same springs too. You need to make PVC spacers to make up the differences in the fork tube length.
 
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