On comparison of fork oil levels compared between stock values early/late model and Race tech value as well. Am still in my mind trying to reconcile the disparity between compressed and not compressed fork values. That on the early model.
With my 1987 fork set to stock values I have found this observation. If on early model 14 (13.9) inches is in spec extended then it is reading 8 inches when compressed.
Then so what accounts for difference in newer models at 6.5 or so compressed?
Race tech has values for tuning oil by height of fill with emulators. But they recommend 6 inches (150mm) as start with fork compressed. All with purpose of tuning brake dive at last third of suspension travel. They specify no consideration for early/late model factory specs.
In looking at parts fiche can find no real reason for different spec between early/late models save addition of air on early model. Most parts are interchangeable. Which one would think would have little to nothing in effect on oil capacities.
Anyone have some insight as to what I am missing. This is not affecting tuning as yet as I am still at 14 inches extended. I do plan to add oil incrementally to affect last third of travel. I am extremely curious as to my starting point on a 1987 fork. Why the different values from Kawasaki. Why does Race Tech ignore them.
With my 1987 fork set to stock values I have found this observation. If on early model 14 (13.9) inches is in spec extended then it is reading 8 inches when compressed.
Then so what accounts for difference in newer models at 6.5 or so compressed?
Race tech has values for tuning oil by height of fill with emulators. But they recommend 6 inches (150mm) as start with fork compressed. All with purpose of tuning brake dive at last third of suspension travel. They specify no consideration for early/late model factory specs.
In looking at parts fiche can find no real reason for different spec between early/late models save addition of air on early model. Most parts are interchangeable. Which one would think would have little to nothing in effect on oil capacities.
Anyone have some insight as to what I am missing. This is not affecting tuning as yet as I am still at 14 inches extended. I do plan to add oil incrementally to affect last third of travel. I am extremely curious as to my starting point on a 1987 fork. Why the different values from Kawasaki. Why does Race Tech ignore them.