The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: stockman on August 17, 2009, 07:13:54 PM

Title: front forks
Post by: stockman on August 17, 2009, 07:13:54 PM

My forks are not leaking anymore since I did the seals but I wonder if they are not returning all the way? When I push down they don't seem to fire up smartly. Any answers-- are the springs worn out?

Also mounted my new tires today, wow much better. tomorrow I'M going for state inspection. [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]

Title: Re: front forks
Post by: Bob_Roller on August 17, 2009, 07:16:38 PM

Good possibility that the springs are 'sagging', how many miles do you have on the bike ?

Title: Re: front forks
Post by: stockman on August 17, 2009, 08:29:47 PM

there are 14,500 miles. Not much but age could be a factor.

Title: Re: front forks
Post by: montmil on August 18, 2009, 06:19:27 AM

How's the rebound performance of the o'hauled forks while riding? Fork oil moving through the small damping orifices performs differently during impact with road inequities than with the far lighter forces generated in the shop.   Monte  

Title: Re: front forks
Post by: stockman on August 18, 2009, 07:58:48 AM

Its much better after hitting bumps than it was before. Tracks straight not wobbling as before. The tires may account for some of that too but I just rode it here in the neighborhood since finishing the tires last night. Today I'm going to ride it  to get the state inspection so I will have a better feel. Ill look for some uneven terrain. Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: front forks
Post by: drewboid on August 18, 2009, 11:30:53 AM

You may have a "stiction" problem - check out
http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/fork/title.html
for a full lesson on how to fix it.

Title: Re: front forks
Post by: stockman on August 19, 2009, 09:27:42 AM

Drew, thanks for sending that, I read most of it last night but will give it a read today and tonight go out and take some measurements. thanks again, you people and this site has been so helpful . I must make a donation to support it. [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]