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Aug 10, 2009 | 05:08 PM

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Thornhammer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by paul s

http://www.progressivesuspension.com...rings/3055.pdf Progressive springs displace more oil and it's best checked by the level from the top, with forks compressed.

I did this install a couple of weeks ago. I took a piece of wood, measured out the distance Progressive said - I think it was 5.5 inches - and marked it on the wood, then stuck a nail through the whole thing so it would hang down into the fork.

Fill until oil meets wood.

Aug 10, 2009 | 06:04 PM

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lhcstreetbob

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From: lake havasu

thats a good idea thanks man

Aug 11, 2009 | 10:13 PM

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fxd650

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From: the bay area

get a ratio-rite measuring cup from any motorcycle parts house. like cycle gear......

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Originally Posted by lhcstreetbob

i want to change my fork oil out to the screamin eagle heavy duty oil .is there a easy way to get the measurement right for the 26.6 oz i know the oil comes in pint bottles..what do you guys use to fill the tubes?