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[QUOTE="canyncarvr, post: 1033646, member: 16552"] re: 'I pulled the inner rod up and the inner fork tube..' To bleed the fork, leave the tube down. Pull just the rod (up and down, repeatedly etc etc...) re: 'It was the inner tube (and rod?), when being pulled up from fully collapsed, that this initial resistance was felt.' Pulling up the tube by itself has no effect on the hydraulics of the fork. All you will feel is the tube moving in the sliders (bushings). The 'resistance' you feel when you pump the rod will vary as the air works out of the fork. When you're done, the resistance will be even throughout the movement of the rod. Sure, the harder you pull, the more resistance there is. Liken that to a LSC hit and a HSC hit. When I say 'even' that does not mean 'the same' given different suspension component speed of movement. I doubt anything you felt or describe is problematic. If you didn't bleed the forks properly, they will GET that way through use. The problem with that is the oil level in the two forks may not be the same....I doubt very much you would know the difference if that is true. Don't worry about it. re: 'Can they be replaced with ones that do?' Yes. MotionPro makes a set of bleeders that will simply replace the screws already on the cap. Bleeders that screw into the existing threads are generally taller than bleeders that require the hole be re-tapped. The tall ones fit fine (below the bars). Well...not if you run your forks 1/2" up in the clamps. re: 'Is it tremendously important...' Opinions vary. Mine is it is very important. I used to think it was just me getting tired at the end of the day when my suspension was acting differently. It turned out being pressure buildup in the forks that was the problem. IMO, bleeders are essetial in the OEM KDX fork. Besides, you can 'tune' your forks during the day, depending on what you're riding in at the time. Want more air-shock? Unload the forks, press the buttons. Want less? [b]Load[/b] the forks, press the buttons. re: 'and is there a way to bleed air without removing the caps?, I hope this is self-evident at this point. Yes. Install some bleeders! A side note. Carry the screws you take out with you. Very handy to replace a broken-off bleeder after you hang your bike in a tree. Consider what's going to happen if you cannot plug up the resulting (broken bleeder) hole! It's gonna get messy! [/QUOTE]
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