1 Noisy Forks Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:40 pm
ShedBob
active member
My 1985 K100RT has really noisy front forks.
They clash & bang horribly over bumps especially at low speed. Although it's bad currently they've done it since the bike was new.
When I first got the bike I replaced the fork springs with progressive ones from Motorworks and gradually increased the oil vicosity up to 10 weight. The oil is due a change as the damping has virtually disappeared again. Head bearings are OK & the fairing isn't too wobbly.
I appreciate that these forks may do this as standard but would appreciate anyone's input about calming them down.
ShedBob
They clash & bang horribly over bumps especially at low speed. Although it's bad currently they've done it since the bike was new.
When I first got the bike I replaced the fork springs with progressive ones from Motorworks and gradually increased the oil vicosity up to 10 weight. The oil is due a change as the damping has virtually disappeared again. Head bearings are OK & the fairing isn't too wobbly.
I appreciate that these forks may do this as standard but would appreciate anyone's input about calming them down.
ShedBob