front end bounce

[mike042]

hey all!! i have 83 venture when going on brand new pavement getting a slight up/down bounce from front at 25 to 40 mph noticed it b4 and thought maybe just roads here in new england but found a stertch of one day old pavement and really noticed it. tires are micheln and couple years old still pleanty tread on them. could it be out of balance? dont see any wheights on front tire. oh and also anyone have a clue what this goes to or if it goes on bike at all found it in trunk when cleaning it was left there by p/o

Edited June 27, 2011 by mike042

[BIG TOM]

oh and also anyone have a clue what this goes to or if it goes on bike at all found it in trunk when cleaning it was left there by p/o

 

Battery fluid level sensor, cannot be used with maint free (sealed) battery. Normally inserted into a wet cell battery with caps, or a sensor hole.

 

Rocket.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Mike,

It sounds like your front fork springs have finally given up the ghost after 26 years! The fix would be the installation of Progressive Fork Springs. While you are at it, this would be an excellent time to remove the front Anti-Dive Valves from the bottom of the front forks.

This is a nice weekend project.

As far as the pic goes, it is definitely the Battery Fluid Level Sensor. If you have the flashing red light on your dash, and the "Battery Icon" is lit, that is the reason why. If the battery icon is not lit, then the P/O has taken care of that issue.

Earl