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When you turned the forks upside down, did you pump them in/out several times to get the oil out of the damping rods? There is oil in those that does not come out if you don't cycle them in and out, and this may be the cause of you having too much oil.....you didn't get it all out.
If that is not the issue.....then I suggest you start over. First dump the oil out and cycle the forks to get everything out. Then with the fork upright, add about 80cc......and pump. You should hear the air coming in and out of the damping rods as the oil enters. After a few strokes you should not hear anymore air, and the forks should have a consistent damping from top to bottom....if you still hear air and the forks don't dampen smoothly, add more oil and measure it as you add. Try adding 20cc more, and pump again. When you find the place where the dampening is smooth and the air sounds are gone.....add a bit more oil for a reserve amount. You should be down in the fork leg a considerable distance before you add the springs. With the forks compressed - the oil should still be far below the top as there needs to be space for the air to compress as the forks move to the short position. Then put the forks together and ride. If they feel too mushy you can add a little bit more oil later on to cut down on the air space and make them less apt to bottom out.
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