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Old 07-02-2015, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
About all I've ever done on a front end is change the fluid... I'll have to get the manual out so I can see all that is affected and determine what is worn or not.. Thanx all...
If I remember right there are 2 different bushings in each fork leg.
New they are black and the more copper color you see the more worn they are.
They are on the dampener in the bottom of the fork leg.
 
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Old 07-02-2015, 10:18 PM
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prot, thc thanx. I will dig deep into the fork Leg's also the rears are oem. They don't leak but are weak and will be doing them also.
 
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Before I'd jump into all of that I'd check the break-away on the steering head. Is it set properly?

The fork leak could have been caused by the induced forces with the wobble.
 
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Originally Posted by Kabear
Before I'd jump into all of that I'd check the break-away on the steering head. Is it set properly?

The fork leak could have been caused by the induced forces with the wobble.
Thanx, yea the fall off is set properly.Never had it wobble like this before. the left tube is very weak and the right is tryin to compensate for it. after riding it a while i can actually feel the shudder even at speeds under 60. I ordered the new progressive springs today along with a Dennis Kirk complete rebuild kit. It is 17 years old and pretty soft.
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
It is 17 years old and pretty soft.
Insert adolescent joke here.
 
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I found the Racetech non-progressive springs work better than the Progressives. You buy the Racetech springs to match your body weight and riding style. Progressives are a one-fits-all kind of a deal that always ends up a compromise.
 
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Originally Posted by Prot
Insert adolescent joke here.
Gave ma a good laugh...... nice way to start the day, thanx.....
 
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Originally Posted by Prot
Insert adolescent joke here.
At 17 years old, my problem was getting it to stay soft at all. I did not have any problems with sag until my 40s.


Good enough?
 
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You're probably headed in the right direction, only other thing's I can think of are:

Bent/damaged rim.
Tire pressure/defective tire.

Personally I always try the inexpensive/easy first. But, overhauling the fork tubes is never a bad idea and really simple.
 
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I would recommend RaceTech over Progressive. I have the Progressive's and they are pretty stiff. Honestly wish I would have just stayed stock, or gone with RaceTech springs. But I did also go with the HeavyDuty springs, might be better with the standard ones, can't say, but honestly would even try em at this point. I had some progressive rear shocks as well (HD & STD) and they were both way too stiff as well, upgraded to Ohlins and couldn't be happier.
 


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