Fork Oil Level with 2" drop and Ricors?
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Fork Oil Level with 2" drop and Ricors?
I just got my Ricors and want to install this weekend. Can anyone tell me how many ounces of oil per each fork? The forks already have a 2" progressive drop. I borrowed a fork oil level guage from a buddy, What setting do I use on the guage to get the oil level exact on each fork? Thanks
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It's more important that the oil level is the same in each, good thing you have the gauge.
Can't tell you how much oil to put in, but it would be good to maintain the same air space that you had before. That air space is another spring that can be tweaked by changing the level.
Can't tell you how much oil to put in, but it would be good to maintain the same air space that you had before. That air space is another spring that can be tweaked by changing the level.
+1. I'm running the same setup and IIRC, the Progressive kit recommends filling the oil based on the OEM manual, which was something like 7.25" air space with springs removed, shock vertical and fully extended? Check me on that though, I don't have the manual in front of me. Don't forget to cycle the shocks a few times as you're filling to move the oil past the Ricor for an accurate reading.
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I just got my Ricors and want to install this weekend. Can anyone tell me how many ounces of oil per each fork? The forks already have a 2" progressive drop. I borrowed a fork oil level guage from a buddy, What setting do I use on the guage to get the oil level exact on each fork? Thanks
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+1. I'm running the same setup and IIRC, the Progressive kit recommends filling the oil based on the OEM manual, which was something like 7.25" air space with springs removed, shock vertical and fully extended? Check me on that though, I don't have the manual in front of me. Don't forget to cycle the shocks a few times as you're filling to move the oil past the Ricor for an accurate reading.
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Both Ricor and Progressive say to use the factory oil levels. The levels are measured with springs removed and forks vertical and fully compressed. According to my 05 manual FLSTF, FLSTC, FLSTN are 4.72" : FXST, FXSTB are 7.28" : FXSTD is 7.48". This is measured from the top of the tube to the oil level as noted above. Be sure to use the 5w with the Ricors. Hope this helps!
No issues dropping in the Ricors. They fit perfectly and don't rack. Just be sure to fill oil to above the damper rod so they don't go crashing into it when you drop em in. Press them into place with the springs, then cycle the shock a few times to work out any air trapped under them. Pull the spring back out, and fill to proper levels and reassemble.
No issues dropping in the Ricors. They fit perfectly and don't rack. Just be sure to fill oil to above the damper rod so they don't go crashing into it when you drop em in. Press them into place with the springs, then cycle the shock a few times to work out any air trapped under them. Pull the spring back out, and fill to proper levels and reassemble.
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