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ok recently i went out to my bike and found that the left fork seal was leaking pretty bad a nice sized puddle under it. so i tried the using the bissness card trick and seeing if there was any dirt in the seal. So after a couple days and riding some it has stoped i think.

So i would like to no if there is any way to check the fork oil level without taking the fork all the way apart. Also can i just take off the cap on the top to add some oil to it? and any idea of how much to add?
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remove the top cap, add oil. dunno what the stock level is, check the manual or check the suspension section.
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

pull caps, remove springs, compress forks

Take a stick or ruler and stick it down each fork leg to see what the level is and if they are even

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Post by pinitwot »

will everything just go back in easily after i take the springs out? and do can i just compress the forks when they are still in the bike?
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Well... not exactly. The tubes should be spun on the caps instead of the other way around.... or else you will put bind on the springs causing an annoying clicking sound.

Ideally they should be off the bike....
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Unless you have an E
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ok alright once i take the caps off will the springs just pull right out?
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Yes.... If the front end is not supported.... it will slam to the ground too! :mrgreen:
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Recommended oil ht and preload for the conventional fork?
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