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    • Irongamer727
      Irongamer727 last edited by

      So this isn't really about my Dt, rather my Honda but I think this is more of an informational thread anyway.

      Allright, it feels like my front suspension sits too low, thus making speed bumps etc scary.
      Could old springs and old oil be the culprit?

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        finnerz89 last edited by

        Nah, you're just used to trail bikes and not road bikes lol

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          DTRLuke last edited by

          Have your fork seals been leaking? Remove any covers over them and inspect for leaks.

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          • Irongamer727
            Irongamer727 @DTRLuke last edited by

            @DTRLuke no leaks at all

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            • Calum
              Calum last edited by

              Photos...?

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              • Irongamer727
                Irongamer727 last edited by Mightyman

                https://imgur.com/a/qBA9LKn

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                • declan
                  declan @Irongamer727 last edited by

                  @Irongamer727 looks normal to me they’re pretty low in general

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                    finnerz89 @Irongamer727 last edited by

                    @Irongamer727 looks reet to me

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                    • Calum
                      Calum last edited by

                      Dayum, that's a sweet ride to be fair!

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                      • Irongamer727
                        Irongamer727 @Calum last edited by

                        @Calum 😉

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                        • Irongamer727
                          Irongamer727 last edited by

                          What do you think I should do? The forks are not leaking or anything but it feels like they could be better. My options are to pull them both apart and completely rebuild them with new fork springs as well (I´ve heard the ones fitted to this bike are already too soft).
                          Or I could just change the oil and meanwhile change the seals as a preventative measure.
                          Either way I want to change that oil for some thicker as it is also bad from factory (can´t imagine it has become any better after sitting in there for 18 years).
                          I guess some new fresh oil could be a good start at least.

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                            oldman last edited by

                            Would not hurt to put fresh oil in and seals, make sure you clean all the gunk out of the fork legs, progressive fork springs would be significant improvement. If you are using new springs would keep same oil weight to start off, otherwise could be over the top. Ask spring suppliers for reccomended weight come to that

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