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giff
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Rough ride
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October 13, 2015, 11:20:33 AM »
Hi everyone,
Haven't been riding for a year or so. Been getting on my 2000 standard lately and she's still a "brute". I picked up a starter bike (1995 Virago 750) for my son in law and I was shocked to see that I could barely feel a bump when I rode it. I'm realizing that the Valk is really hard on the bumps. What can I do , if anything, to soften the ride. The hard ride is taking the joy away. Seems like I forgot what a soft ride is like since I've had the Valk. Help !
giff
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Michvalk
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Remus, Mi
Re: Rough ride
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October 13, 2015, 02:52:08 PM »
Lower the settings on the rear shocks? Check air pressure in tires? make sure the forks are free, and sliding like they should. Valks do ride different than some cruizers, and they do ride stiffer. I put progressive springs in the front, and it made the ride better on that end
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WintrSol
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Florissant, MO
Re: Rough ride
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October 13, 2015, 05:39:34 PM »
When was the last time the fork oil was changed? Maybe it was overfilled?
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98 Honda Valkyrie GL1500CT Tourer
Photo of my FIL Jack, in honor of his WWII service
Ricky-D
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Posts: 5031
South Carolina midlands
Re: Rough ride
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October 14, 2015, 05:47:25 AM »
You feel bumps more pronounced with the Valkyrie because of the weight of the wheels and tires. Valkyrie wheels and tires
are probably twice as heavy as those on the Virago.
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WintrSol
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Florissant, MO
Re: Rough ride
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October 14, 2015, 06:58:33 AM »
That may be true, but it feels smooth as a Cadillac when compared to my VS800 and CB450.
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98 Honda Valkyrie GL1500CT Tourer
Photo of my FIL Jack, in honor of his WWII service
Northern Valk
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Wisconsin
Re: Rough ride
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October 14, 2015, 07:38:26 PM »
I agree that the ride can be harsh at times, esp. when hitting pot holes etc. I've been looking into getting some new rear shocks in hopes that will help. A good winter project!
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