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Rebuilt the forks and don’t remember the stock forks bottoming without air. What am I missing? Thanks
 

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Yes, mine does, I have a 43 mm late model on my '92, last year of the old 41 mm downtubes.
 
Mine does also.. I put about 12-15 psi.. I'm a big guy.. lol
 
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Thanks guys, this is my 3rd Vmax and I don’t remember the others needing air. Of course, I am heavier now......LOL
 
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