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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Whats up everbody?, I need to know how much fork fluid to put in my front forks?, I lowered them 1.5in. I have the SE fluid just need to know how much fluid goes in thanks in adavance!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Same amount that comes out, I got about 10.5 ounces out of each side, they weren't lowered.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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I thought you had to put a smaller amount in with the lowered suspension? or is it still 10.7oz.'s
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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I set mine at the level, not oil amount, as in the manual. I'm sorry but I am not anyway near the manual right now but I think it was around five and a half inches from the top. I also used heavy oil. It was recommended to me by another rider who had the same lowering kit, HD, as mine because he hit a bump and the crossmember spanked his fender.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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I had one lowered 2in and i ran about 8oz of se heavy fluid in it . It rides rougher but never hit the fender (do not use the extra heavy)
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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it is filled by level height not ounces sorry don't have my manual here to tell you depth
 
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Thanks guys!
 
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