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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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Default 08 SG Bouncy Front Forks

I just bought a 08SG and sometimes I feel like im on my old dirt bike going over bumps sometimes getting airborne. Can anyone relate?

Also adjusting the rear air suspension isn't easy or is it??

that's about the only complaint on this baby I absolutely love this bike
specially the ecm talk about a quick response.



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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Default RE: 08 SG Bouncy Front Forks

I guess you need to be a little more desriptive of the front ?????
as far as the rear shocks, remove left saddle bag, you,ll see a vlave stem,
get a good air gauge,,,, check it there,, you'll need a low pressure pump,
like HD sells for this, to add air if needed,, solo around 12-16 pounds,, with pass, 20 lbs +
 
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Default RE: 08 SG Bouncy Front Forks

I just used a Walmart handpump to adjust mine. I found that the recommened pressures in the book made the ride much harsher. I let all of the air out and like the feel better. I also thought that the higher pressures on the back affect the feel of the front. Maybe just an illusion though. .
 
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Default RE: 08 SG Bouncy Front Forks

I just used a Walmart handpump to adjust mine. I found that the recommened pressures in the book made the ride much harsher. I let all of the air out and like the feel better. I also thought that the higher pressures on the back affect the feel of the front. Maybe just an illusion though. .
 
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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Default RE: 08 SG Bouncy Front Forks

but no air will have bottoming out the shocks, more so with passanger
 
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