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Old Jun 20, 2017 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MRFREEZE57
how do you like them after finding the noise?
i havent found the noise yet 😂 in still finding my adjustment with the preload to comment on that but I will say the bike was more stable in crosswinds this past Sunday when I took her for a spin
 
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I machined a longer pre-load spacer for mine and am reasonably happy with them. will probably end up fitting some ohlins later on
 
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Originally Posted by Tat2u
I machined a longer pre-load spacer for mine and am reasonably happy with them. will probably end up fitting some ohlins later on
did you ever get any noise from your set?
 
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Bushing slop?

What vis oil are you using?

What spring preload are you using?
 
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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
Bushing slop?

What vis oil are you using?

What spring preload are you using?
5 turns right now

oil weight is 10 but for the monotubes it's the only for lubrication as stated in the instructions

Bushing slop? I'll have to look into that
 
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