I believe I have finally learned my forks and am ready to make some changes. The forks feel fairly decent, but I am aware of a few problems.
1.The forks do tend to bottom when I feel they should not.
2. They are slightly harsh on the small stuff.
The forks are completly stock with fresh oil. I set them up as per Erics Book. I hope he does not get mad if I cut and paste this....
"The fork valving is pretty good in stock form. Heavier riders will need to change up to a stiffer spring rate like a .41 Kg. The fork oil level works best at 90 millimeters. Set the compression clicker from 4 to 8 clicks out."
OK, so I did this. The forks were improved, but I note the problems above.
The questions are...The stock spring is listed as a .43. Was there a misprint in Erics book?
Would going to a .44 spring and backing off the compression help my forks?
Should I just say "screw it" and bundle these off to Uncle Jeremy?
Thank you for helping me all of the time. I weigh 190 with my gear and am 5'-10. My riding ability if currently fair-poor. I have had several wrist surgeries and I think this makes me sensative to the forks harshness.
1.The forks do tend to bottom when I feel they should not.
2. They are slightly harsh on the small stuff.
The forks are completly stock with fresh oil. I set them up as per Erics Book. I hope he does not get mad if I cut and paste this....
"The fork valving is pretty good in stock form. Heavier riders will need to change up to a stiffer spring rate like a .41 Kg. The fork oil level works best at 90 millimeters. Set the compression clicker from 4 to 8 clicks out."
OK, so I did this. The forks were improved, but I note the problems above.
The questions are...The stock spring is listed as a .43. Was there a misprint in Erics book?
Would going to a .44 spring and backing off the compression help my forks?
Should I just say "screw it" and bundle these off to Uncle Jeremy?
Thank you for helping me all of the time. I weigh 190 with my gear and am 5'-10. My riding ability if currently fair-poor. I have had several wrist surgeries and I think this makes me sensative to the forks harshness.