I put new valves in my front forks. Huge difference. Suspension was "compliant" if that is a word. Rear shock was OK for me.

This was on an SF which had stiffer springs front and back.

David

 

go find some of zombywoof's posts on the subject. He did.

 

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.

 

Listen to TNC...

 

Yes listen to Blackheart

 

If you doubt Blackheart, then listen to TNC

 

Just stand up on the bumps, it works every time. LOL

 

listen to redpillar!

 

Listen to deej. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

 

So then how bout thinner oil?