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Hey all..
I am currently replacing my fork oil and springs. do you know if i have to bleed my forks for trapped air at all once they are all back together ? may be a silly question but wasnt quite sure.
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Yeah.... when replacing the oil... pump the crap out of the rod until you don't see any more air bubbles, then recheck level, add if needed and repeat.
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re: 'pump the crap out...'

I think he means 'pump the bubbles out...'.

All of the 'crap' should have been removed when you cleaned the things before putting in the new oil.

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He has no rod it's a 90 model.
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yeah i was pretty sure about just wanted to check the E series forks are as basic as can be
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Post by parker72001 »

I need to do this too. Is it very difficult. Where can I get some better springs? I weigh about 190 lbs.
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Re: better springs

Meaning...for your weight I presume.

The obvious answer is 'almost anywhere'...so I'm likely obviously missing the point of your question.

Springs can be had from any suspension shop..RaceTech, MX-Tech, Fredette, lots of other places.

Use RaceTech's spring selector guide (or any other you choose) to find what springs they recommend for you. In most cases you can (should) pick a rate at least one size under what RaceTech recommends. Their idea of what's right is way too stiff to suit me. Obviously, where/how you ride matters. 190/woods riding should get you in the .40/.42 area.

No rod at all? What is it that moves the oil ?

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