Front fork maintence-clear-oil change

[Adept]

I took my measurements.

Under my weight (just sitting on the bike) it compresses 4cm (1,58 inches)
The biggest compression after a 100km city ride 8cm (3,15 inches)

Is it okay?
I feel it very comfy for me so far. A little soft, but okay.

Does anyone see any missing parts from the fork (especially between the spring and the metal cap)??
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[de dee]

   maybe keeping your spring fully extended is best,  when you install the top cap and spring clip, that makes it air over oil suspention, what if I installed a air valve in the top cap and put in 5 or ten lb,s of pressure,.  how long would the pressure last,.  thinking about it 1 lb. might be good,.  15 lb.s in my van keeps it level with 600 lb.s in the back, with air lift bags, 

[Adept]

Air valve? Is there anything like that?
 Preloading the spring is much more easy...

[de dee]

easy is not fun ,  different is fun to play with, at 82 I need to have some fun, and I like to take things apart, 

[Adept]

easy is not fun ,  different is fun to play with, at 82 I need to have some fun, and I like to take things apart,

82 what?? Are you 82 years old? (Sorry I am hungarian, so sometimes I misunderstand the english...)

[de dee]

  yes I am 82 years old going to ride till I am 90,  hope I wont need 4 wheels then, I call my downtown my mobility scooter, 

[Adept]

Very big RESPECT for you!!!! Who would have tought?