04-05-2019, 11:04 PM
Dave, I do have an inexpensive dial indicator (Harbor Freight) but it was certainly good enough to check the run out on my R100GS. I doubt it is a run out issue with either of the front discs. More inclined to think that I've gone so soft on the front fork springs, and am running light fork oil. Matt Wiley from Race Tech immediately suggested I move up to either 15 or 20 wt Honda fork oil, since, with the Race Tech Valve, oil wt has little or no effect on compression damping, but is how rebound damping is controlled.
Aside from the very slight pogo'ing issue, the bike's suspension is now compliant enough I can take on most every secondary road in the area. I've only owned two bikes in the recent past that caused me to avoid many of my favorite roads, the 2012 Moto Guzzi Griso, and the CB1100.
Still, I'm going to try the '3M pad and brake cleaner' routine, just to see if the easy fix actually does any good. If not, its dial indicator time!
Bob
Aside from the very slight pogo'ing issue, the bike's suspension is now compliant enough I can take on most every secondary road in the area. I've only owned two bikes in the recent past that caused me to avoid many of my favorite roads, the 2012 Moto Guzzi Griso, and the CB1100.
Still, I'm going to try the '3M pad and brake cleaner' routine, just to see if the easy fix actually does any good. If not, its dial indicator time!
Bob