1964 Superhawk CP77
I am 5'10" and 135lbs (this will make sense later)
I beautiful day today gave me a chance to change the fork oil and do a minor tune up. As I took her for a quick run I realized that the bouncy suspension wasn't do to insufficient fork oil as I originally suspected. I put 200cc (7.1 oz) as I always do, but still the front forks leave me bottoming out on big bumps and slightly rocking as I come to a stop. The rear aren't much better. The seals don't leak and I emptied out the correct amount. I wonder if it is just the nature of forty year old technology? I'm a bit of a purest so I would like to avoid after-market. I'm not a "big guy" and would have expected something a little better. They don't seem to be damaged but just sub par.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is there anything I can do to the existing parts to help on these bumpy New York streets.
Cheers!
Front & Rear general questions
Front & Rear general questions
Re: Front & Rear general questionsWhat weight oik?. .............emo
You can try a heavier weight oil in forks, and or add a spacer to stiffen fork springs. Start with a 1/2 inch long spacer in each side, and go longer untill it feels right. This will make the forks rebound faster, so you will need a heavier oil. For the rear, I've had excellent luck with redwing rear shocks. They're on ebay often, and really affordable. The handling difference is impressive, and the won't bottom out over a matchbook. Here's a link to a set on ebay now.
davomoto http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REDWING- ... 240%3A1318
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