TimeBombAZ
Wizard
Unsure what it could be. Maybe it's because time off the bike. I don't know.
Front end feels a bit light. Any ideas?
Front end feels a bit light. Any ideas?
Front end feels light?
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yamahajim
Well-Known Member
Yep, your on the back wheel all the time??
Serioulsy though, maybe too much air in the front tyre? makes a big difference to the feel.
Serioulsy though, maybe too much air in the front tyre? makes a big difference to the feel.
FZ1riderNY
Moderator
When you say "light" do you mean in terms of feedback from the road surface?
TimeBombAZ
Wizard
Yeah, almost feels flighty up front. Hard to explain I guess. Just feels like the front end is floating alot.
va_rider
Wizard
have you adjusted the static sag? Sounds like the front is A) Still at stock height... and B) The rear is set too soft.
TimeBombAZ
Wizard
Can't set the rear more, in position 1. Probably time to upgrade the rear shock.
For us "bigger" riders, is there a suggested spring or shock for the rear?
For us "bigger" riders, is there a suggested spring or shock for the rear?
FZ1inTX
Adminstrator
On the GEN II, 1 is the soft setting. 7 is the hard (large dude) setting. I weight 230 lbs with gear on and I keep my rear shock on 6. The front is cranked to one ring showing (equal to the rear's hard 6 setting).
TimeBombAZ
Wizard
I'll take a picture tonight of the shock setting.
BroHay
Stihl Loves Trees
if running stock setup on the rear -- probably need a 650lb spring, if around 230ish. Pushing the evenlope maybe 700.
But you can also get the shocked serviced @ Traxxion for around 2-300 (higher if you replace spring) which is a more economical way. Unless you happen to find a deal on a Penske -- which I'm still waiting to take a test ride on my recent installation....
But you can also get the shocked serviced @ Traxxion for around 2-300 (higher if you replace spring) which is a more economical way. Unless you happen to find a deal on a Penske -- which I'm still waiting to take a test ride on my recent installation....
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scout
Guest
I search for that light front end feeling in the twists. That tells my imagination that I must be near the 40/60 weight distribution. This happens with mild roll on.
Now if it feels light after the chop. don't know what that is.
Running a stiff hyper shock. Forks are firm, but stock.
Now if it feels light after the chop. don't know what that is.
Running a stiff hyper shock. Forks are firm, but stock.
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TimeBombAZ
Wizard
Brohay, where do I get the bigger springs?
It's more economical to have it serviced rather than a stiffer spring?
It's more economical to have it serviced rather than a stiffer spring?
va_rider
Wizard
You can get is serviced @ Traxxion Dynamics... but service / re-valve, it'll still need a new spring... and they'll put one on for you for about $100.
I went the Penske route on my rear suspension... with a 650lb spring... stock re-valved, and re-sprung is nice.... but Penske... that's something special..
I went the Penske route on my rear suspension... with a 650lb spring... stock re-valved, and re-sprung is nice.... but Penske... that's something special..
TimeBombAZ
Wizard
You guys have links you can throw?