Too much fork oil

Bald-dude

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Too much fork oil

« on: May 31, 2010, 07:22:37 AM »

Will adding too much fork oil cause the front suspension to bee too stiff? tickedoff


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DFragn

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Re: Too much fork oil

« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2010, 07:27:01 AM »

Why are you considering this? If it's about a soft condition replace the springs. Trying to do it with fluid could blow a seal.

YES, adding beyond OE spec's will reduce the air space in the tubes.
Remember that... air compresses - fluid does not.


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Bald-dude

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Re: Too much fork oil

« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2010, 07:52:45 AM »

I had my seals replaced at the dealer and it just feels stiff. Might just be me.


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DFragn

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Re: Too much fork oil

« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2010, 09:03:30 AM »

Quote from: Bald-dude on May 31, 2010, 07:52:45 AM

I had my seals replaced at the dealer and it just feels stiff. Might just be me.

It's possible the dealer screwed up [too much] but unlikely. Give it some time and see how it feels out for you.

A couple of extra ounces [beyond spec] would make a difference [harder].

Were the seals leaking? If so, loosing just an ounce would make it softer. That could be the different feel you sense and became accustomed to.


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John Schmidt

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Re: Too much fork oil

« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2010, 09:56:38 AM »

The dealer might also have used a heavier oil, but generally a slight excess will do as DF said. And true...yours may have been low and you got used to it being a bit soft.


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asfltdncr

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Re: Too much fork oil

« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2010, 02:31:32 PM »

And....Lead to seal failure. Make sure you don't have too much oil.


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