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brad:
ok, some say nitrogen, some say oil/nitrrogen, some say air?  I was confused to start with guys now im almost hopeless.  if it helps its a 1985 kx, and the front shocks.

sandblaster:
Ok, that will help.
I just found a manual for the 85 kx250.
The manufacture recommends KYB G-10 or S.A.E. 10W20.
Amount per side 550-558 mL or 18.6-18.9 oz.
Oil level from top of inner tube 178-182mm or 7.01-7.17 in.
No nitrogen or air is required.
But let me back up.
Why are you trying to raise the front end?
Is the front end bottoming out?

brad:
thanks sandblaster, im starting to have second thoughts.  my original problem is the front end feels like it floats around.  kind of what it would feel like if the front tire was flat on a hard road. with no weight on the bike, i can lift the front forks about 4 in. before they top out.  i figured that was just to far down for the forks to start before i even get my(lets just say over 40) butt on the bike.

sandblaster:
Hmmm, my guess is it's time for some new springs.
Oil level will also effect how they compress and rebound but no way should they compress 4" with just the bike weight.
Do you ever bottom out?

brad:
No i dont bottom out, but i havent rode too much in the last 25+ years. Im taking it easy while I shake out the cob-webs. The front end goes down pretty far when I use the front brake.

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