Front end dive on hard braking.
#1
Front end dive on hard braking.
I've fiddled with my stock front and rear suspension and gotten things stffened up a bit. The rear is OK until I get a new spring.
I've got the front about as tight as it can get then backed off a couple of turns but it dives pretty harshly under hard braking.
Any recommendations on new fork springs or changing fork oil or both?
While I've got them torn down is there anything else that should be beefed up?
I've got the front about as tight as it can get then backed off a couple of turns but it dives pretty harshly under hard braking.
Any recommendations on new fork springs or changing fork oil or both?
While I've got them torn down is there anything else that should be beefed up?
#2
Fork springs
www.moto-pro.com Thats were I got mind. Wish I'd gone stiffer. Never liked using the front brakes the way you should until I upgraded. Well worth it.
#6
Actually the front end dive was the biggest surprise when I started riding the KLX.
I'm used to it now and I do compensate for it when riding but in the case of a THINK FAST emergency I want to know what my front end is going to do.
I'm used to it now and I do compensate for it when riding but in the case of a THINK FAST emergency I want to know what my front end is going to do.
#8
I turned mine "IN" clockwise until they seated then backed them off 2 clicks. It stiffened the forks some but not enough. Thicker oil would help but I think new springs are in my future.
I did the same with the rear shock but never could find any recoil adjustement screw.
I did the same with the rear shock but never could find any recoil adjustement screw.
#10
I don't think they HAVE TO be backed out 2 clicks, I just did it because I was concerned about restricting the flow too much and blowing a seal. If I knew it was safe to crank them in all the way I would if it stiffened up the front end any.
I think it's expecting too much to simply adjust the valves and expect a big improvement. The suspension is a system and is probably only as tough as it's weakest link. I'll probably wait until I really NEED fork repairs done and tackle the whole system while I'm into it.
Until then, ride on!!
I think it's expecting too much to simply adjust the valves and expect a big improvement. The suspension is a system and is probably only as tough as it's weakest link. I'll probably wait until I really NEED fork repairs done and tackle the whole system while I'm into it.
Until then, ride on!!