Front shocks seem "sluggish"

Kunkies

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Charlotte, NC

Front shocks seem "sluggish"

« on: July 27, 2013, 06:37:50 AM »

I just returned from a 1,000 mile road trip. I've been noticing that my front forks seem a tad sluggish almost like there isn't enough dampening to support the weight of my Tourer when stopping. Lotso front dive when stopping and using the front brake (I'm usually a 60/40 kinda guy).

Any thoughts?


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Ricky-D

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South Carolina midlands

Re: Front shocks seem "sluggish"

« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2013, 06:51:35 AM »

My thoughts are:

If they are not bottoming out,

They are Ok.

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hubcapsc

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Re: Front shocks seem "sluggish"

« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2013, 06:58:13 AM »

Take them apart, put them back together with new wear parts (a few bushings and the seals)
and put Progressive (brand) springs in them... that makes most people (including me)
really like the Valkyrie's forks... sure fixes that dive bidness...

-Mike


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sandy

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Re: Front shocks seem "sluggish"

« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2013, 09:17:01 AM »

Another spring option is Hyper Pro springs. I have them in my Wing and love them. You didn't say how many miles on the bike. Each fork has a slider bushing and a guide bushing.
Something you might try first. Re align the forks. Loosen the pinch bolts on the right side. (viewed from seated position) Loosen axle bolt and bounce the front end several times. Retighten axle and pinch bolts. If you hit a pot hole the forks can get out of alignment.


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Chrisj CMA

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Crestview (Panhandle) Florida

Re: Front shocks seem "sluggish"

« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2013, 01:27:28 PM »

Quote from: Kunkies on July 27, 2013, 06:37:50 AM

60/40 Is that brakes? If so, which is the fronts the 60 or the 40?


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Jess from VA

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Re: Front shocks seem "sluggish"

« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2013, 02:05:38 PM »

Actually, all motorcycles are more like 75-80% front, 20-25% rear. Or at least that is the potential; some don't use the fronts, much or at all.


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Cracker Jack

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Re: Front shocks seem "sluggish"

« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2013, 03:51:16 PM »

With good tires, I do 68.4% front and 31.3% rear. The other 0.3% is done with my left foot dragging. 2funny

"C" Word Jack


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Chrisj CMA

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Re: Front shocks seem "sluggish"

« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2013, 05:34:42 PM »

Quote from: Cracker Jack on July 27, 2013, 03:51:16 PM

With good tires, I do 68.4% front and 31.3% rear. The other 0.3% is done with my left foot dragging. 2funny

"C" Word Jack

As long as the big number is significantly bigger than than the small one and associated with the front brakes, you will have a chance at surviving the jungle out there for a long time.

How often you have to replace the sole of the shoe for wear? 2funny


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Denny47

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Re: Front shocks seem "sluggish"

« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2013, 07:32:27 PM »

I solved my front end dive by going to Progressive 11-1521 ( Goldwing springs). A little stiffer and raise the front some but I like them.


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