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train460

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hey All. haven't changed out a fork seal in awhile so have a 88 with progressive springs. what weight oil would you use and how much or better, how much air space to the top? If so are the forks compressed , with springs in? Etc.
Michael
 
For your '88 the oil level is 5.5" with the springs out (pumped a few times to get all air out) and the forks collapsed. I used 15wt silkolene fork oil before I went with the Ricor Intiminator valve and now use Bel Ray 5wt fork oil. Sean uses a high quality power steering fluid, but I forget what brand.
 
Brian, you are correct. :) I went to Hooters last week....thought of you. lol
 
So basics, nothing in the tubes. Fill to 5.5 inches of air space left. Pump a few times making sure. Then install the springs, spacers, washers eyc?
Sounds good. Thanks
Michael
 
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train460 said:
So basics, nothing in the tubes. Fill to 5.5 inches of air space left. Pump a few times making sure. Then install the springs, spacers, washers eyc?
Sounds good. Thanks
Michael
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Good deal, between Mark and I we got it figured out!

maleko89 said:
Brian, you are correct. :) I went to Hooters last week....thought of you. lol
Click to expand...
It's been too long since I was at a Hooter's, you must take pictures next time you go!:worthy::clapping:
Hell for that matter, any of you go to Hooters take a picture of the girls for me!:punk:
(Or at least use that as your excuse!)
 
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