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rictus01 · 20-02-11, 12:11 AM

Although obviously new oil will have a greater viscosity than the old this shouldn't prevent the full travel of the suspension, if you can't gain that much travel then I'd suggest you re-check the air gap as this make up the bit of spring, if you've over filled them you'll suffer what's termed hydrolic lock.

Cheers Mark.

20-02-11, 12:11 AM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: forks feel stiff after oil change.... Although obviously new oil will have a greater viscosity than the old this shouldn't prevent the full travel of the suspension, if you can't gain that much travel then I'd suggest you re-check the air gap as this make up the bit of spring, if you've over filled them you'll suffer what's termed hydrolic lock. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!