by GMP » Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:25 am
Glad your figuring things out. I was incorrect in stating the PFP preload change earlier off hand in this thread, it is .5mm per turn of the adjuster after measuring. VERY delicate threads in the cap ID/collar. The PFP is a bit limited in its usefullness, due to the high starting preload. I have never raced with more than 2 turns, and in rocks from 0 - 1 turn. For now I have left the base valve bleed stock, added a 26 x .1 over the last 32 x .15, and removed all the bleed from the rebound and mid. In case the fork with all the new bushings and coating is sticky at first, I did not want to aggrevate the situation on the trail trash. I plan on doing an early first service to check the oil condition and can stiffen it then. Likely though, the first race in 3 weeks will also be the first ride on the fork, as there is now about a foot of snow with a half inch of ice on that covering the ground here. Course is pine woods/some whoops/MX, mostly sandy trail, some roots but not to bad if the fork is a little stiff. Better than possibly deflecting off rocks in a high speed section of a mountain course.
Yeah, the guy going around the forums telling everyone that PFP is the same as changing outer oil level has no clue what he is talking about. Its like holding up a glass of a clear liquid and saying "Yes, must be water".
Glenn
'13 Beta 300RR Racing