if its dead? how would i know if its dead or not? i find my bike pretty low its a KX80 when i see other models of other years they seem higher...are my rear suspensions dead? how would i know?
2007-06-27 06:41:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
First of all, do you have the right amount of fork oil in them? That is important because you need the right pressure in your forks. If you do, I would check the springs inside them. They could be worn. Just be careful you know how to put the fork back together. Those are the two main things in a fork. Also, if you have a bent fork tube, you will need to replace that.
A lot of bikes have an adjustable rear suspension. Check to see if you can adjust yours. If your is bottoming out, I would suggest a new suspension. You could also get stiffer springs. The ride will be harsher but you won't bottom out.
When in doubt, take it to a mechanic. No one here can accurately diagnose your bike without actually seeing it.
2007-06-27 08:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to replace them. I would just send them to Factory Connection for springs and re-valving. Do the forks bottom out on moderate jumps?
http://www.factoryconnection.com/index2.htm
2007-06-27 14:20:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depend on how they ride. If you were to sit on the bike, and have the shocks go all the way down, they are of course bad.
2007-06-27 13:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by Joe S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might just need new springs.
2007-06-27 14:08:45 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't replace, rebuild.
new springs and oil will work wonders.
2007-06-27 20:15:15 · answer #5 · answered by patrickh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋