fork oil
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fork oil
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?
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I eye-ball'd it using the cast-in measurements on the side of the container. I don't think it's all that critical whether you get egg-zackalally 26.6-oz. in, just equal amounts in each tube and don't overfill. I recommend you enlist help when removing and installing the tube caps; there's alot of spring force you're fighting (I'd guess about 70-lbs.). I had my bro holding the cap down with a large wooden dowel (heavy leather gloved hands), while I swung a 12" Crescent. Do one side at a time so the whole front doesn't collapse. As fine as those threads look, it doesn't take many turns before the cap is free...be prepared!
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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.
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I took a measuring glass from the wife's kitchen that has the little pour spout in it. A 2 cup (16oz) obviously wasn't enough, but that's some simple math... 
I used Bel-Ray 15w Fork Oil from my local metric shop. It comes in a liter bottle and was more than enough to fill both sides. I believe the HD bottles are small and you'll need a few of em.
I used Bel-Ray 15w Fork Oil from my local metric shop. It comes in a liter bottle and was more than enough to fill both sides. I believe the HD bottles are small and you'll need a few of em.
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When I bought some a few months back, I needed 4 bottles from hd. 2 per side.
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