(04-29-2014, 07:20 PM)CBXBob_imp Wrote: Customariliy Japanese bikes are over damped and under sprung. I usually end up with stiffer springs and lighter oil. Progressive Suspension, Race Tech, and Works Performance have lots of info on their web sites in including spring recommendations.

(04-29-2014, 12:01 AM)pechorin75_imp Wrote:

(04-28-2014, 01:42 PM)Guth_imp Wrote:

(04-27-2014, 10:20 PM)Ack-CB11_imp Wrote: If the forks have been opened, the wrong fluid height would cause this also.

As Ack mentioned, it sounds like there might be too much fork oil installed. This would allow the initial sag to occur when sitting on the bike, but once you've reached maximum compression for the amount of oil in the tubes, I don't believe that it's going to give any more. The end result would be a very small amount of travel left to absorb bumps and such.

Reading the service manual, it would appear that simply removing the forks and checking/correcting the fluid level is a (relatively) simple procedure. And if I'm understanding correctly what the others have said, taking the forks out of the triple clamps entirely ought to resolve any potential binding issues...so I'm thinking that's what I'll try.

(04-29-2014, 07:20 PM)CBXBob_imp Wrote: Customariliy Japanese bikes are over damped and under sprung. I usually end up with stiffer springs and lighter oil. Progressive Suspension, Race Tech, and Works Performance have lots of info on their web sites in including spring recommendations.

(04-30-2014, 04:28 AM)Red Mist_imp Wrote: Traditionally, Japanese bikes are set up for a 160 lb. rider.

As someone suggested, rather than worrying about measuring the fork oil, one could empty forks of all oil and then add the specified amount. Since that needs to be looked into, the cost of fork oil into the process is not too much. And if it's suspected the oil has been changed or adjusted by the previous owner, it would be best to dump it out and start over with the correct type and amount of fork oil. I believe the Honda SS10 is standard in this bike.

(05-01-2014, 03:14 AM)Ack-CB11_imp Wrote: I found the HyperPro spring to really smooth the front out. The front didn't seem bad until I installed rear shocks. Now it rides and handles wicked bedda'
I'd go 10w instead of the 15w that comes with the springs. I'm 165lbs
HyperPro on the left:
[url=http://s303.photobucket.com/user/ACKCR500/media/Springs001.jpg.html]

(05-01-2014, 03:21 AM)pechorin75_imp Wrote:

(04-30-2014, 04:28 AM)Red Mist_imp Wrote: Traditionally, Japanese bikes are set up for a 160 lb. rider.

As someone suggested, rather than worrying about measuring the fork oil, one could empty forks of all oil and then add the specified amount. Since that needs to be looked into, the cost of fork oil into the process is not too much. And if it's suspected the oil has been changed or adjusted by the previous owner, it would be best to dump it out and start over with the correct type and amount of fork oil. I believe the Honda SS10 is standard in this bike.

I'm thinking I'll probably go ahead and measure the existing level, just to see if it's actually "off" significantly, but still go ahead and replace all the oil.

(05-01-2014, 03:14 AM)Ack-CB11_imp Wrote: I found the HyperPro spring to really smooth the front out. The front didn't seem bad until I installed rear shocks. Now it rides and handles wicked bedda'
I'd go 10w instead of the 15w that comes with the springs. I'm 165lbs
HyperPro on the left:
[url=http://s303.photobucket.com/user/ACKCR500/media/Springs001.jpg.html]

That's something I'm thinking about doing at the same time. Why the recommendation for 10w oil instead of 15w? Would that be different for me, weighing 225?

I've been reasonably happy w/ the rear suspension...wonder if I'd end up in the same situation as you, in reverse! $1000+ for Ohlins is a little harder to swallow!

(05-01-2014, 04:05 AM)TINK_imp Wrote: Anyone have any idea what a "Barnacle Collar Set" is? http://japan.webike.net/products/9653752.html