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vtec2008


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Front forks stiff after rebuild??
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Just installed new oil and dust seals with some fresh 10w castrol fork oil. The problem is the forks now sag about 2 inchs with no load, and also alot stiffer then before. Oil level is correct 165mm oil level from botton like the manual says....so WTF is going on?hmm



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bkray


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Erm, ive got the sumo setup on, but when i had the fork seals done, i had 10w put in, but the forks were so soft (sagged) and everytime i used my front brake, nose would dip, then suddenly become pretty hard. i believe you need a heavier grade oil...

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