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Post by jtron on Aug 18, 2015 20:49:59 GMT -5
Whelp, I'm getting annoyed with my junky forks...theyre just way too soft. Sitting on the bike compresses them, and I can easily bottom them out just standing over the bars and pressing down. I know a lot of people use heavier oil, but won't that just change the rebound/dampening effect? I really just want a stronger spring which seems unavailable. Would putting a washer under the spring make them OK? Has anyone else tried that?
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Post by cyborg on Aug 18, 2015 22:01:45 GMT -5
A washer won't do it but a half inch section of schedule 30 irrigation pipe will,,,then go to a 15 weight fork oil ,,,problem solved
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Forks too soft
by: onewheeldrive - Aug 18, 2015 22:46:34 GMT -5
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 18, 2015 22:46:34 GMT -5
I just got new front forks yesterday in the mail. After 50,300 chinometers my forks are horrible, plus the loose "dash" panels magnify the problem. Add that up along with 10 inch wheels and hitting any potholes or bumps is bad anymore.
I honestly can't remember how well the front forks worked during the first few years of my scoots life. I know they were never great, but they were better than they are now. I figured I'd buy a new set and see how it goes. I just never did any maintenance on them.
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Post by jtron on Aug 19, 2015 3:30:38 GMT -5
Mine are new! Ive never had a scooter before so I only have mtb forks to compare...they feel like my marzocchis did when all the air leaked out of the air damping...just spongy and soft. I guess I may end up trying the pipe and heavy oil
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Post by cyborg on Aug 19, 2015 8:19:38 GMT -5
Hey the spacer/ medium weight ( good quality like belray) will transform the front end,,,you will be amazed,,,I've done that routine over a dozen times easy,,,works like a charm,,,oh I didn't mention that the washer on top of the spring will help with the way the spacer sits,,,
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Post by rockynv on Aug 20, 2015 1:19:55 GMT -5
First thing is to determine what is the weight class of the bike that we are talking about and about the rider. Many bikes out there are of a light design and have a frame designed for a 220 lb or lighter load. If you and your stuff are over that then you may have simply bought the wrong bike.
I weigh in at 250 so my Lance 150 with only a single sided rear swing arm in the back was already past its capacity when I rode it even though it had a two passenger seat on it while my Aprilia has a 460+ lb capacity so I have enough left for another 210+ lbs of passenger and cargo.
Yes you can compensate preload in the front forks with bushings made from pipe sections, add gold valves to make them adjustable, add a fork brace from a small motorcycle and change the fork oil weight if the steering head and the rest of the bikes frame is up to the job if the bike is at least close to the right size and weight class for your body and how you load the bike.
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Post by jtron on Aug 23, 2015 16:04:39 GMT -5
Its a Zuma clone and its a pretty stout scooter, big and solid for a 150 , longer than the real Zuma actually and despite the forks it steers and can hold a line better. I weigh 150 and I'm 5-6 so I'm def not over the weight limit. The forks are just junk. The rear air/spring shocks work great but my scootw front compresses just sitting on it and it dives too. Its just bad design or manufacture. If the forks were stiffer the ride would be just perfect! Only thing I have to complain about for my China scoot
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Post by cyborg on Aug 23, 2015 19:18:35 GMT -5
The spacers sitting on a washer with the QUALITY. Oil change and you will be amazed
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Post by JR on Aug 24, 2015 6:54:29 GMT -5
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Post by jtron on Aug 24, 2015 13:48:52 GMT -5
So would the spacer and washer sit on top of the main spring right under the top cap?
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Post by jtron on Aug 24, 2015 14:15:39 GMT -5
Or under the large spring. And what weight? Some say 15-20 some even say 30
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JR