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Is there a different recommendation for the amount of ATF in the front forks for an F model. In reading the service manual, it appears that it recommends 6oz in the manual, but in the F addendum it say ~12oz in each fork

That seems like a lot, right now I'm running progressive springs with 6oz in each side, and no air. I like the ride. Since I backed off the rear springs a couple notches, it rides like a modern bike, no longer bucking at the slightest bump. Thoughts?

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12oz is way too much. 6oz sounds about right.
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