Suspension - HELP
#12
10-17-2011 | 01:31 AM
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go find some of zombywoof's posts on the subject. He did.
#13
10-17-2011 | 01:45 AM
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The main problem with the fork is that the stock compression piston won't flow enough oil for either hard fast hits or several successive hits. Going to heavier oil with the stock valving will only aggravate this problem. I think the "firming up" you feel you need is still in the spring department. I've heard some suggest the OEM front springs are more suited to a 140-150 pound rider. At 170 I'd think some .42 springs would be more suitable than the .38's that are stock. Heavier oil is not the solution IMO. Your rebound is going to slow down a good deal with thicker oil, and it's right at the limit of being too slow already IMO.
#20
10-18-2011 | 12:05 PM
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From: Nova Scotia Toolies
The main problem with the fork is that the stock compression piston won't flow enough oil for either hard fast hits or several successive hits. Going to heavier oil with the stock valving will only aggravate this problem. I think the "firming up" you feel you need is still in the spring department. I've heard some suggest the OEM front springs are more suited to a 140-150 pound rider. At 170 I'd think some .42 springs would be more suitable than the .38's that are stock. Heavier oil is not the solution IMO. Your rebound is going to slow down a good deal with thicker oil, and it's right at the limit of being too slow already IMO.