2007-09-04 06:24:55 · 6 answers · asked by darkstrangersw 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
http://www.brucessuspension.com/
Better yet - purchase a shop manual.
http://www.motocom.com/motorcycles/
2007-09-04 06:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some forks have adjustable spring preload while others don't. As mentioned, talk to your dealer. If there is no adjustable preload and you want to raise the ride height, carefully unscrew the caps and place a large hex nut on top of the springs and replace the cap. Support the front of the bike well and be aware you will be working against extra preload and replacing the cap will be more difficult. If you just don't like the amount of dive when braking, you'll need stiffer springs.
2007-09-04 08:28:16 · answer #2 · answered by bikinkawboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On which bike dude?
There are lotsa ways to adjust the front
suspension, but they vary from make to make.
In general, the top screw may be a pre-load
or a cover cap.
The bottom is almost certainly a drain plug.
You can also mess with the oil level and weight.
Get a manual for your particular machine.
2007-09-05 04:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming oil levels and weight of oil in forks is correct you either need heavier spring or more preload on existing springs or more likely, you need to stiffen up compression damping setting which slows down the rate at which your forks compress.To find out which adjustment effects compression damping, note current positions of adjusters top and bottom. Holding front brake on. you should feel a diference in how easily you can push forks down between extremes of settings. For example, set top adjusters to no.1 position and try compressing forks. then try again at highest setting. Provided forks are in good order,you should feel a considerable difference. ( assuming top adjusters are for compression damping)To summarise, one set of adjusters are for compression, which translates to downward movement of forks and controls the speed at which the suspension compresses. the other adjusters are for rebound damping which controls the rate at which the forks return to their highest position.At one extreme the forks will bounce up and down very easily while at the other, the ride will be very hard. Find the settings that best suit your needs and riding conditions. The same applies to rear suspension.
2007-09-07 00:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by david d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your fluid level...if it's low, fill it.
or go buy a new set of fork springs....oops!...just realized this might be a dirt bike or something...and I don't know squat about them.....sorry .
2007-09-04 06:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by flh_ryder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the parts counter, they will tell you for that bike....It's not the bottom of any shock.
2007-09-04 06:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by Date Dr. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋