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Heya, got a 2002 std. Stock main jets with 38 slows. Windshield, air wings, MC stock size avon tires runnin 40 psi. I rebuilt the carbs, all new vac and fuel lines, resealed the tank, slapped in a new battery, all fluids changed minus fork fluid and headlight fluid : ). Recently had a fork seal leak that I was able to take care of with the film trick. Everytime I rode it and parked it it would leave a puddle on the ground about the size of a coffee cup ring out of the right fork. This went on for about 2 months maybe three. She only went out on short rides at the time to keep fluids in motion I guess about 10 ten mile rides. I read somewhere that the forks hold so much fluid as not to worry about losing a little with no ill effects. However I was cruising about and my hands wrists and teeth were getting the crud rattled out of them. I don't remember her riding this harsh before. I posted once before sometimes while turning right it feels like the front wheel is slipping out under the weight of the bike. I am not a agressive rider. I have been slowly refurbing this bike over about two years. Short of this she is almost done and ready to ride. Any ideas?
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Danny
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John U.
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2012, 07:06:06 PM » |
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I haven't experienced riding with no, or very little oil in either fork but the general wisdom seems to be that less oil will deliver a softer ride. This is because air will compress but oil won't.
I don't recall reading or hearing what the general wisdom would have the say about riding with no oil.
A leak that leaves a coffee cup sized oil puddle would lose quite a bit of oil in two or three months of riding several times a week.
Others will no doubt weigh in on this.
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R J
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2012, 07:45:13 AM » |
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Have you had the front wheel off in that time period?
If so, did you properly install it back?
If not, read the manual on proper installation, tightening procedure and sequence.
Try that 1st, no workie, then we will have to go deeper.
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2012, 11:00:33 AM » |
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The right fork damps when the fork extends, so low oil in it could cause the springs to extend explosively causing a rough ride.
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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2012, 02:02:51 PM » |
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Never had the wheel off myself. The stealer a bunch of times but not since I got the bike 2 plus years ago. Think I am going to check fluid in the fork. That does not work then it will have to sit for a week when my new tires come in and take a closer look into the front end. Back to the fork fluid read some are using atf anyone have any input on this?
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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2012, 02:24:24 PM » |
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While you are waiting, stand in front of the bike facing it.
Now, look at the right side of the axle. Is it flush, with the fork stem?
If not, make it flush, if not flush it is not seated properly.
If flush, then I'd say ya got a bad tire, no oil in the forks, a twist in the fork tubes.
Just for craps and grins, jack the front wheel up off the ground, get in front of it and rotate fairly rapidly. See any jumping up or down of the tire? If so, roll around till it appears again, feel of it, does it feel like she is going to have some puppies? If looks like puppies are visible, it is a bad tire.
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2012, 07:13:49 AM » |
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The feeling you are experiencing will not be due to anything connected to the shocks or oil within regardless of the amount.
What you are experiencing is 100% wheel related.
Exactly what is wrong with the wheel is something you will have to discover through inspection and testing.
There have been good suggestions regarding how to do this.
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2012, 07:18:44 AM » |
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That "slipping out from under you" feeling is most often connected to head bearings.
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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2012, 09:18:36 PM » |
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Awesome input fellas setting up to remove the wheels and take a closer look. No noticable bubbles in the frt tire or bends in the wheel. This is going to take me a few days. I'll keep you all in the loop
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2012, 09:28:15 PM » |
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If you are a light weight such as I, let some air out of the tires to soften the ride. Also will help you not to slide out. I dropped pressure to 36 rear and 34 front, helped me a lot. I only weigh 160 or so. I also ride solo. Hoser
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« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2012, 07:12:44 AM » |
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Sounds like a full dose of apprehension coupled with an unfamiliarity of the Valkyrie's great handling and acceleration.
I'm sure all will become more familiar as riding experience increases.
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