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Message started by voldigicam on 07/08/09 at 18:36:51

Title: Fork oil change? Emulators? R. Shocks?
Post by voldigicam on 07/08/09 at 18:36:51

10,500 miles. New bike to me. I have been looking at the service manual. Leaves many things to "inspection." Well. I'm not all that sure how to inspect many things. This machine is softer than I expected. Maybe that's a result of it being a cruiser. Or that I usually ride unsprung bicycles.

Nevertheless:

Rear shocks - They feel fine, I think. But I don't know any better. The bike came with the shocks at 5, essentially making it a hardtail with my weight. I have them set at 2. The softness seems to match the front OK. How do I check the dampers? They can't last forever.

Fork: Seems soft. Maybe it's supposed to be. Or maybe I should pull the things apart, measure the springs and replace the oil. A primitive system. But maybe it's more than sufficient. I read about cartridge emulators. Have I excess concern, or am I thinking reasonably?

I'm perfectly satisfied at leaving things alone, if that's what's appropriate at this mileage. Or if it's appropriate, I'll pull apart the fork and change the oil to . . . . well. The magic amsoil? I don't know exactly. And I could check the spring length.

Suggestions? I prefer not to work, but I like to take care of things.

Thanks much

Title: Re: Fork oil change? Emulators? R. Shocks?
Post by verslagen1 on 07/08/09 at 20:40:40

Change your oil, put 15wt in. It's been said that it looses it's viscosity after a bit.