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Old 05-15-2015, 11:23 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by fishman10 View Post
since 330ml. Is about 11.2 ounces. I wonder if putting 12 ounces in rash leg would harm anything. ??
Trust me, I don't think you could fit 12 ounces of oil in these forks. In fact, you can't pour all 330 ml of oil in at once, or you will surely make a mess while you are trying to work the oil into the damping cartridge.

I have no doubt 330 ml is the correct amount which completely fills the fork to the proper level. If the fork oil is too high, you can create too much pressure in the fork, which can either damage the oil seals, and/or cause them to leak. I strongly suggest you stick with the recommended volume of 330 ml. If you want an even slower rebound, try using a heavier weight of fork oil (15W).

These forks also need stronger springs to stiffen them. However, we don't have that option at the moment. Fortunately, Ryan told me CSC plans to address this issue in the future.
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