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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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Lowered or not doesn't matter, same amount. It should be listed in the manual. Never thought about the "goldilocks" thing but that is relatively true-just don't go crazy. A little goes a long way when you're talking milliliters.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Hiiicheee Golly! If I hear one more time "Get a manual" I know I aught to, but some times I have to do a repair before the Manual will arrive. Thank you for the 12oz. I have a 2002 Special construction Rigid frame based looosely (beer) on a 99 FXSTC. I am riding down the road and oil is spraying me. Is it the driver in front with the windshield washers going? Nope I pull into the HD stealer and low and behold tis the front forks(bad roads) SPEWING OIL. I get some seals and Oil type E. Yep, what I pour out ain't what I need to pour back in cause I am wearing some of it. So, Thank you for this small but not so insignificant piece of valued information. Did you say EBay had Manuals? Go Navy!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Forget about ounces and do it by inches from the top of the tubes with springs removed.
 
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