Front Fork question- Too much Fluid?

Molasses

Active Member
hey all- hope everyone is having a good Memorial Day weekend! I recently got 2 of my forks serviced- same model, year and travel. At the exact pressure one feels buttery smooth the other has a lot of compression at the same air pressure (FYI low speed compression is not adjustable, RS Sektor Silver). Upon initial cycling of the fork it is a lot stiffer than the smooth fork, emits a "squishing" sound and seems to respond better. I am wondering if it is ok as is and needs more break-in time (it has been a few weeks already) or if maybe too much oil was put in and maybe the oil is getting in places it shouldn't as needs to be forced out. I did let all the air out of the fork and noticed about an inch of unused travel compared to a 1/4 inch left in the smooth fork at full compression. Is this something I should bring back for a second look? Any quick try this first recommendations?
 

jumpa

Well-Known Member
To much oil in the fork can cause a hydro lock not allowing the fork to go through its complete travel.
 
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