how to adjust front fork

Started by ehletra, April 28, 2004, 04:52:30 PM

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ehletra

how do i get more compression in the front forks on a 6 day

john durrill

ehletra,
 Fork oil weight and springs , or preload on the springs is all that can be done unless someone does revalving on the old Ceriani's.
  What is it they are doing wrong?
John D.

Mike Lenz

Also the fork oil level will effect bottoming resistance.

john durrill

Thanks Mike i missed that one.
John D.

ehletra

wel they just sit low and bottom out easy how do i put more oil in them

Dwight Rudder

Sitting low sounds like the springs are sacked out. I don't recommend much more than recommended oil levels on the Ceriani forks. They have auto bleeders on them. If you raise the oil level much it will blow out the vent. ( ASK ME HOW I KNOW )
If they are not sacked too badly you might cut a PVC preload spacer and try that. I would try 5mm at a time.  The spring should be at the top of the fork before you put on the cap. ( or close ) I found that 7 1/2 weight PJ1 works great.
Cher'o,
Dwight

Dwight Rudder
7 time ISDT / E medalist
8 time National Enduro Class Champion.