Suspension Front

Dragon · 05-27-2008, 12:11 PM

I was riding on rough pavement this weekend, and noticed the front suspension doesn't seem to absorb the shock very well. The front is too stiff, in my opinion. I don't have much experience with dirt bike, but my Honda road bike is a lot smoother over the same rough pavement. Is there anything I can do to the front forks?

red2003 · 05-27-2008, 12:15 PM

Yeah, my Roketa is the same way. The forks seem soft anough on ALL terrain except quick little studder bumps. On the small, quick bumps it is like the suspension can't move quick enough to obsorb it. Only option is to run a lighter fluid, or pull the forks and revalve them.

zundapp2 · 05-27-2008, 01:56 PM

Swapped my original fork oil for 5W and believe the forks are smoother and more responsive.

Dragon · 05-27-2008, 02:09 PM

Is there a how-to article somewhere?

zundapp2 · 05-27-2008, 04:29 PM

It is easiest to remove the fork legs and invert them (with caps off and springs removed) to drain the old oil. Some may suggest removing the screw from the bottom of the forks but there is a degree of risk in such an approach. The screws hold the dampening rods in place and sometimes retightening becomes difficult. Measure oil removed and replace with same amount.

05-27-2008, 12:11 PM	#1
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Suspension Front I was riding on rough pavement this weekend, and noticed the front suspension doesn't seem to absorb the shock very well. The front is too stiff, in my opinion. I don't have much experience with dirt bike, but my Honda road bike is a lot smoother over the same rough pavement. Is there anything I can do to the front forks? __________________ Chinabikeless
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05-27-2008, 12:15 PM	#2
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,232	Yeah, my Roketa is the same way. The forks seem soft anough on ALL terrain except quick little studder bumps. On the small, quick bumps it is like the suspension can't move quick enough to obsorb it. Only option is to run a lighter fluid, or pull the forks and revalve them. __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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05-27-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Is there a how-to article somewhere? __________________ Chinabikeless
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05-27-2008, 01:56 PM	#3
zundapp2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 49	Swapped my original fork oil for 5W and believe the forks are smoother and more responsive.
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05-27-2008, 04:29 PM	#5
zundapp2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 49	It is easiest to remove the fork legs and invert them (with caps off and springs removed) to drain the old oil. Some may suggest removing the screw from the bottom of the forks but there is a degree of risk in such an approach. The screws hold the dampening rods in place and sometimes retightening becomes difficult. Measure oil removed and replace with same amount.
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