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Originally Posted by ricster
I notice alot of people recommend this. I was told by several bike suspension experts that rasing the oil level causes the seals to leak sooner in their life. You increase the pressure by doing this..thus having seal failure sooner than you should.  |
I have had this set up with heavier weight oil and more volume for going on towards 35,000kms with no ill effect. I have also done it on other bikes.
There is an improvement but it is minimal I grant you.
Heavier springs will also provide a firmer or more harsh ride.
DaveM
