05-03-13, 07:28 PM
Wow, a lot of interesting replies on this. The bike is usually unloaded with just myself on board when I attempt to ride a bit harder on it, tyre pressures I did yesterday at 33 front 36 rear. The tyres have done about 3-4k miles I think and have still got a fair few mil of tread left, havent measured exact amounts. They are definitely scubbed in though, I havent edged them but the chicken strip is very thin all the way around. Preload I am not actually sure, how would I check this?
Packie, thats a good tip and I did try that before but I think there is a more substantial issue with my left fork as it still leaked after the feeler gauge trick, so I replaced the seals and it still leaked. I think I need a new stanchion but can't afford it until next month and am not sure whether to get a new stanchion, OEM dust seals and fork seals and bushes and do it myself or just buy 2nd hand forks, probably end up at roughly the same amount but my forks are good other than the leaking left one.
Wezdavo, most of my riding is commuting but I do take it out for proper rides and like to corner a bit harder without going too nuts and ending up in a bush. Would you suggest the 15w to be too much for that? I never do track days etc. During corners I dont go nuts with the throttle, just hold it steady and then lightly accelerate out I guess. I haven't had any problems thus far on other bikes but then again this is the most powerful I've owned so far.
I dont think the rear has any issues, the shock isn't leaking or anything and there is no play in the swing arm. The bike has done about 21000 miles so its not really worn. I have stood the bike upright and compressed the rear suspension and it is all smooth and stops positively as you say. Where would you suggest would be good to get the forks serviced and how much roughly do you think that would cost? Even if they aren't the only reason for the problem they still need repairing and are top of my list. Cheers again guys
Packie, thats a good tip and I did try that before but I think there is a more substantial issue with my left fork as it still leaked after the feeler gauge trick, so I replaced the seals and it still leaked. I think I need a new stanchion but can't afford it until next month and am not sure whether to get a new stanchion, OEM dust seals and fork seals and bushes and do it myself or just buy 2nd hand forks, probably end up at roughly the same amount but my forks are good other than the leaking left one.
Wezdavo, most of my riding is commuting but I do take it out for proper rides and like to corner a bit harder without going too nuts and ending up in a bush. Would you suggest the 15w to be too much for that? I never do track days etc. During corners I dont go nuts with the throttle, just hold it steady and then lightly accelerate out I guess. I haven't had any problems thus far on other bikes but then again this is the most powerful I've owned so far.
I dont think the rear has any issues, the shock isn't leaking or anything and there is no play in the swing arm. The bike has done about 21000 miles so its not really worn. I have stood the bike upright and compressed the rear suspension and it is all smooth and stops positively as you say. Where would you suggest would be good to get the forks serviced and how much roughly do you think that would cost? Even if they aren't the only reason for the problem they still need repairing and are top of my list. Cheers again guys