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20-03-12, 04:51 PM
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Oil level/air gap Pointy forks?
I know its in here somewhere but I can't find it! Just fitted k tec springs, using 15 grade oil, can anyone please tell me the correct air gap! All answers will be welcome! Cheers maz
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20-03-12, 05:30 PM
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Re: air gap pointy front forks
OEM gap is 102mm
Measured without the springs in and the stantion compressed doh, sorry 102mm is for curvy forks. I seem to recall that when I fitted my Hagon springs the level was 145mm Check with K tech, see what they recommend
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20-03-12, 06:26 PM
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Re: Oil level/air gap Pointy forks?
K3-K5 oil capacity 650n 490cc , 650s 488cc , oil level 92mm naked , 94mm 650s .
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21-03-12, 06:44 AM
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Re: Oil level/air gap Pointy forks?
cheers
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21-03-12, 08:02 AM
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Re: Oil level/air gap Pointy forks?
Out of curiosity, what are the effects of getting the level wrong by a few mm either way?
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21-03-12, 08:28 AM
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Re: Oil level/air gap Pointy forks?
Not a lot
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21-03-12, 12:53 PM
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Re: Oil level/air gap Pointy forks?
Am I incorrect in thinking that a smaller air gap would make for a harsher ride? I'm sure I read that somewhere on the internet (which never lies
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21-03-12, 05:53 PM
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Re: Oil level/air gap Pointy forks?
Yes you are incorrect, less air gap = harsher ride as forks can't compress as far.
Simple physics you can compress a gas, but not a liquid, so bigger the air gap = more gas space in fork, so can compress this more than fork with less air gap. If forks are too full, you could even pop the seals in extreme circumstances
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