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22 Nov 2006 17:24 #94137 by keg_0069
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I have a 1980 kz1000 shaft. I was wondering if I could use different forks to lower the bike if so which ones? I will be riding in town 50 mph maybe on the highway 80mph or less.Just thought I would mention the speed because I am using this for cruising not racing.
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22 Nov 2006 19:05 #94169 by wireman
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try sliding forks up into triple trees a little bit,but always make sure to lower rea at least same amount as front so you dont lose your hi-speed stability;)

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23 Nov 2006 04:22 #94251 by keg_0069
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thanks wireman. the forks i have act like there is a couple inches of freeplay . when i sit on the bike the front drops about two inches. just doesn't seem normal to me

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23 Nov 2006 06:44 #94277 by OKC_Kent
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keg_0069 wrote:

thanks wireman. the forks i have act like there is a couple inches of freeplay . when i sit on the bike the front drops about two inches. just doesn't seem normal to me


Could that much compressing be due to worn springs? My forks act similiar.

Oklahoma City, OK
78 KZ650 B2 82,000+ miles

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23 Nov 2006 07:45 #94285 by wireman
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change out your fork oil,i like synthetic 30w myself.i used to run 40w,but ive experimented with the synthetic 30w on a couple bikes and it seeems to be a good middle ground between that thin arse 10w everybody seems to like and the thick stuff ;)

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23 Nov 2006 11:19 #94342 by keg_0069
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thanks I will try that

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