Front Fork adjustable settings

[hoytstaab]

hello,

 

after the 12,000 mile service, my V11 Sport doesn't seem to handle the same. The adjustable settings do not seem to have any affect on compression or rebound.

 

I have tried pushing down hard on the clamp-on bars while the bike is parked. This was done with the settings selected on both ends of the spectrum. There is no (or hardly any) compression or rebound and it is causing the bike to have a "falling-in-too-quickly" feeling.

 

The fork oil was replaced a 2nd time with the heaviest grade oil available shortly after the 12k service.

 

The mechanic also noted a difference in the fork oil level between the two forks. He does not know if this is normal. Does anyone have similar experience with their front forks ?

 

- adjustable clicking knobs not working ?

or

- different levels of fork oil between the forks?

[Guest robbrugg]

First off: you shouldn't be pushing down on the handlebars. Push down on the triple-trees.

 

A couple questions:

1) Have you measured unloaded suspension?

2) Measured bike loaded?

3) Measured rider loaded?

4) What weight oils used before and after?

5) Any parts replaced? And when

6) Who did the service?

7) Were the comp/reb knobs working before?