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Old 05-09-2008, 06:46 PM   #1
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Front fork upgrade

Hi, Has anyone upgraded their front forks by installing different springs or Racetech modulators to improve the ride and damping/rebound properties of the forks. I find the front forks very harsh and spoiling an otherwise great Nomad riding experience.

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Old 05-09-2008, 10:38 PM   #2
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Front fork upgrade

I must be way too easy to please because I don't see anything wrong with the front fork performance. Not much help I'm afraid.
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Old 05-09-2008, 11:45 PM   #3
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I dont find any problem with the forks either. I replaced the fork oil with 15 weight which actually firmed the ride up a bit. Feels great now.Maybe there is a problem with your forks or lack of oil in them.
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Front fork upgrade

You might try changing your fork oil if its old, or go to a heaver oil, I have no complaints on mine, rides like a gezerglide.
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I did same as ringadingh.15 weight, I'm happy as a clam.



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Old 05-10-2008, 09:08 AM   #6
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Do you have to take the forks off the bike to empty and replace the oil ?
 
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Old 05-10-2008, 10:27 AM   #7
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Here are a couple of links from Gadgets page http://www.gadgetjq.com/fork_oil_change.htm http://www.gadgetjq.com/vulcan_cartr...oil_change.htm
 
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Do you have to take the forks off the bike to empty and replace the oil ?
I removed the forks and drained them thoroughly, to me its the best way of insuring that you have removed all of the old fluid. I find the 15 weight oil to be better than the stock 10weight oil.
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