02-07-15, 03:48 PM
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More weight over the front wheel resulting from the nose dive (forks compressing) helps the bike slow quicker.
Does your front often bottom out? Back wheel feel like it's leaving the road, skipping sideways? If yes to either then compression is probably too soft.
But as you met ion it feels harsh over poor rutted ground (I presume you're still talking about the front) this is indication of compression too hard. Oh a contradiction.
Since you have no adjustment capability (does this include preload) I would start at the cheaper option of renewing the fork oil as this alone should give a smoother more controlled feel to the springs. Perhaps as many suggest use the next higher grade.
Also when riding give this a go...........DON'T PANIC :eek
More weight over the front wheel resulting from the nose dive (forks compressing) helps the bike slow quicker.
Does your front often bottom out? Back wheel feel like it's leaving the road, skipping sideways? If yes to either then compression is probably too soft.
But as you met ion it feels harsh over poor rutted ground (I presume you're still talking about the front) this is indication of compression too hard. Oh a contradiction.
Since you have no adjustment capability (does this include preload) I would start at the cheaper option of renewing the fork oil as this alone should give a smoother more controlled feel to the springs. Perhaps as many suggest use the next higher grade.
Also when riding give this a go...........DON'T PANIC :eek
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