Changing fork seal using Scuba-Do method

[Quicksilver]

The left front fork seal was leaking badly, thats the side with the castle nut for the spring. I picked up the parts needed and made the special tool described. It was all good until time came to add the oil. The instruction said to compress the fork completely when measuring the oil needed. When I do that the castle nut prevents me from checking the height of the oil. Could someone give me a hand here please. I didn't mess with the spring.
The method I used is at http://twowheeled.net/ForkSeal.htm
Thanks
Quicksilver

[DFragn]

That's vertical and off the bike without the springs and components to add as ounces. And, be carefull you don't try to pick it up by the upper tube only - grab the lower tube too or you'll dump all your oil all over the floor.

If your UOM is in ounces that means off the bike as above. If your UOM is in mm/inches it is on the bike. You can place a bench or like item under the forks and gently lower the bike to push the components slightly out of the top of the tubes to give you access.

BUT, if memory serves me, if in mm/inches then it is not with full compression.

Your questions seems to have components of both methods included. They can't be shared. It's one way or the other.

[Quicksilver]

I have it vertical and off the bike , however I did not remove the springs.. It wasn't necessary. I have reassembled it and am now trying to figure out how much oil is in there. I have added about .75 liters but can't measure the oil depth.
Have I missunderstood when he said to compress the shock?

[Gryphon]

I have it vertical and off the bike , however I did not remove the springs.. It wasn't necessary. I have reassembled it and am now trying to figure out how much oil is in there. I have added about .75 liters but can't measure the oil depth.
Have I missunderstood when he said to compress the shock?

You're fine.  The way I measured mine was to snag an 8" long 'zip tie' off the work bench and use it as a dipstick.  It is thin enough to fit down the vent holes and the spring and such.  The ridges on the back also are handy for reading the oil level.  I put in just shy of the recommended amount and then checked with the dipstick.  Then added until it was right. 

Gryphon

[Quicksilver]

Thanks I'll give it a go with a zip tie.
Quicksilver