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Specifically the swing arm bearings. Carc bikes did not receive proper lube from factory. It's a Stelvio, but all Carc bikes need it...per Mr. Roper.

After bleeding properly I checked the fluid levels by measuring distance down from top of tube. Both sides were only about 8mm low. So I guess the 600 ml I poured out when first opening them were close to spot on, because that's what I initially filled them with after putting in the new seals. I did add a dash to bring them up to spec, and forks are on the bike now. Next is to put on lift to remove swingarm and grease bearings. Then just a few more little things to do before John Day.

I was 7 when that was broadcast. Am I now a member of the Geritol generation?...Yikes! At least the sponser wasn't Ex-Lax.

Yoga! That's all I got.

Well...since the tubes are already off the bike for the seal change, I have the opportunity to do it by the book. Plus I can bleed them properly this time with the bleed tool. Once they are back in the bike, I suspect they will be good for a long time...and I learned something.

When I took the fork tubes off the bike and drained the oil, I drained each tube into a separate graduated vessel to see if both quantities were equal. It turns out they were...600ml in each tube. Perfect I thought, both equal. I never knew how much fluid leaked for the previous owner but the telltale signs were there on the bottom of one fork tube. I used a Sealmate on it when I got it home and that pretty much stopped it, but still wanted to change the seals and dust caps because they were over ten years old, and Stelvios have a history of leaky seals. So going by volume, I guess not too much was lost. After replacing seals I filled up the forks with 600 ml of new oil. Where it wound up as far as level down from the cap I have no clue. The guys at the shop said that was wrong. For a Stelvio the oil level needs to be 120mm down from the top of the tube with the spring out, fork bled and bottomed out. You can't go by volume. That proper air gap is an essential part of the suspension working properly. So when I get the bleed tool I will uncap the forks, remove springs, spill some oil out and proceed to bleed air, then measure and fill as necessary. As I said before, this is my first time doing this, so I learned some new stuff in the last day or two.

What else do you want to know? I can't move further on this until I get that bleeder. Now if I was @Lucky Phil, I would just make one. Easy peasy for him. Should have it in a few days. Unfortunately, not everybody moves as quickly as Amazon.

Just got the skinny from California. @Lucky Philwas onto something when he said to remove the cap and pump. I found out from the shop the proper way to bleed the fork to get all air out, and I suspect that needs to be done better. I have a fork bleeder ordered so when it comes I can dial that side in better. I also know now the proper way to check fluid level, so between those two things I should be good to go.

OK, some other pros...how's that? I figure it would be wise to talk to the guys who do suspension work all week every week.

That has been mentioned before by others. I have not been able to detect much difference at full plus and minus settings, either in or out. I've been a pumping fool and tried, but nothing discernable to me. I hope to have a yay or nay tomorrow after chatting with some pros.

I am quite impressed with AirMoto tire inflator recommended by @Pressureangle. So easy to check and fill up anything I have here. No plugging in the small compressor and waiting anymore!

Thanks Phil, I'll try that. I never had a clue that two fork legs could act so differently. I would think from a physical standpoint the unequal actions would have different forces exerted on each side of the axle. I guess the axle is pinned in so tightly that nothing negative gets transferred to the wheel, but I'm no engineer. I'm anxious to see what the shop says.

I have the long conical shape muffler in satin black on my Griso. I think the unit came flawless and the satin black looks and sounds great on the bike. Haven't removed the db killer yet.

I never noticed because I think I only pumped one. It was mentioned on another site that they are supposed to be like that. One is for compression and the other is for rebound. I never imagined each leg could act so differently. I'm no suspension expert, but I can call one come Monday to get their take. There is a shop in California that deals with nothing else. First time ever replacing seals. It was easier than I thought.

I just finished replacing fork seals on my 2012 NTX. The first one I pumped up and down after putting cap on...I felt it equalize the oil and after a few pumps, it felt like I think it should. You can feel the oil doing its thing. After completing the other one I compressed it to move the oil around, and I have no hydraulic feel, just spring. Pumped a few more times and still felt the same pogo effect, with zero hydraulic feel. And yes, same amount of oil in the leg. What did I do wrong?

And in a few short years...the Beatles. Phew!

At a risk of getting thrown outta here, I would like to say a pair of Contis on Ducati bevel might be on par with that.

I catch your drift Pete, but you gotta admit that stock can is a lot of metallic mumbo jumbo. Something had to be done.

I too think the red Griso is a work of art...once you get rid of that monster muffler. I put on a Mistral can that looks perfect with the bike and sounds great. I have work to do also before John Day. The Stelvio forks are off now to put new seals in and then the swing arm comes off for lube. Then I'm ready...I think. I'm also waiting for some hot sunny days to warm up my new Coppa tires for a switch. A little nervous about doing them myself, the rims are perfect but I have done quite a few now. Heat is the key. I'm in Vegas now helping my cousin do stuff in her new house...this is the place to do tires.

@roktbox Wonderful tribute to your musclebound lady!

Geez, came 5:30 this morning, eight hours after ordering. IDK how they do it.

Get to Fruita early, those pies go fast.

I just ordered @Pressureanglesuggested unit at 9:30 PT, on sale and should be here tomorrow between 4 and 8 AM. Somebody is working this holiday. I can't believe the turnaround time. Thanks to the best group of guys anywhere!

@Tomchri Sounds about right!