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Cruiser
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Tampa, Fl United States | I have a 2008 Vision and @ approx 20k miles I had fork oil replaced (no leaks) it was alittle lite on oil, now I'm @ approx 40k miles, I've never been happy how the front end absorbs the bumps and the front end dives when I apply the front brakes alittle aggressive (not over aggressive). Is this a problem w/2008 models or do I need a heavier oil or diffent spring. There's been times I felt I bottom out the Forks
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Visionary
Posts: 1340
Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators | you can get a complete set up from Traxxion Dynamics, and it will vastly improve pretty much the entire experience. For firming up the front end on a budget. I recommend raising the fluid level in the fork by 10mm; instead of raising the weight of the oil. Raising the level reduces the compressible volume, and works like an increased spring rate. Raising the weight slows the oils passage through the cartridge, and makes for a more jarring ride |
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Cruiser
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Westchester Co., NY | I will have to try that myself as I don't have the money for the Traxxion setup. Maybe when the kids are out of college. Thanks. |
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Visionary
Posts: 4278
| how much dive do you have? Keep in mind when the wheel dives its cause your applying the breaks and the tire is bitting into the pavment and thats how you stop. The less the dive the more your tire will skid |
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Tourer
Posts: 576
, IA | My has had a higher weight from almost 60000 miles and I love it. U get a much better feel of the road imo |
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Recommended Fork Oil for Vision that dives when front brakes are applied