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Apr 30, 2010 | 08:07 PM

83sporty

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nightster front end

my nightster the front is way to soft. bottoms out every where.. what has you guys done? change the springs to what ? i still what it to be low.

Apr 30, 2010 | 11:46 PM

RKKY

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From: Oregon City, OR

Don't have a Nighster (although I did grab an Iron earlier today) but I have switched out the standard fork oil in all my bikes a for a heavier weight oil to stiffen up the front end.

Apr 30, 2010 | 11:49 PM

veritas.archangel

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From: Allyn, WA

Don't have any problems with mine.

May 1, 2010 | 12:19 AM

kahaone

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From: Berwick, Pa

I also use the heavier fork oil in mine.

May 1, 2010 | 11:26 AM

Kenny94945

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Yes, it is soft.
Most change fork springs to the brand Progressive and all complaints end.
No more than 10 weight oil is recommend w/ 7.5 popular.
I tried to add a PCV spacer for preload to no avail...I could not compress the OEM spring enough to reinstall the caps.
I did have success in firming up the front end by adding 1/2 ounce of fork oil to each tube.