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Post by cvk81 on Oct 16, 2011 22:57:41 GMT -6
I used good quality 15w motorcycle fork oil. I weight 175 pounds.
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Post by cvk81 on Oct 16, 2011 20:05:19 GMT -6
Thanks. Looks like they offer an adjustable one for not much more. I will do some measuring and look into those. Forgot to mention, I only have a single shock.
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Post by cvk81 on Oct 16, 2011 18:44:16 GMT -6
A couple weeks ago I bought a 2006 JM Star 150 scooter with only 775 chino-miles on it. Since then I have changed all the fluids except the brake fluid. This morning I rebuilt my front forks according to the thread linked below. scooterdoc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=techtips&action=display&thread=2845This seems to be a pretty significant improvement, I might use heavier oil next time. I think adding about 1" of preload to the springs did more good then the better oil. Only problem is, stiffening up the front now makes the rear shock unbearable. I am either getting every bump shot up my back or am bouncing uncontrollably. I have seen upgrade shocks for around $250, but I only have about $400 in the scooter. Doesn't make sense to spend that much on a shock. Any more affordable upgrades out there? Thanks for the great site, I have already learned a lot here. |
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