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m (New page: Also known as '''upside-down forks''' or '''USD''' for short. On many sport bikes, the telescopic forks are inverted, with the spring/damper unit clamped to the yoke while the stanchi...) |
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The disadvantage of the inverted design is that the entire reservoir of damping oil is stored directly over the slider seal such that, if the slider seal were to leak, the oil would drain out, reducing the effectiveness of the fork. | The disadvantage of the inverted design is that the entire reservoir of damping oil is stored directly over the slider seal such that, if the slider seal were to leak, the oil would drain out, reducing the effectiveness of the fork. | ||
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