please help - fork oil measurement

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May 26, 2008
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Arvada, Colorado
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03 ST1300 ABS
I am in the middle of a fork oil change. As I understand it, with stock springs the measurement should be done with the springs and the spring seat washer and the spacer tube removed, and with the fork completely compressed. The measurement from the top of the tube to the oil level is supposed to be about 95 mm (3.74 inches). My question is, should the cartridge rod be pulled upward, be flush with the top rim, or be pushed downward?

Please correct any of the info that I received. I don't have a shop manual.
 
The cartridge is compressed. The stock oil level is 62 mm per the service manual.
 
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