Monsta Posted May 13, 2008 #1 Posted May 13, 2008 So I'm replacing the inner fairing due to some cracks and I thought... Hey! I should check, repack and re-torque my steering head bearings! ...then I thought ...Hey! I should polish my forks & shrouds! ...and then I thought ...Hey! I might as well change all the fluid in them! ...and then I thought ...dang...I wish I could go riding. Maintenance is fun. But only in the winter. And not in Hawaii. What weight fork fluid do I use? Does anyone use heavier than stock with good results. I'm 200lbs.(all muscle, ), usually ride with a trailer, 50% two-up and all the time; way too fast.
stardbog Posted May 13, 2008 #2 Posted May 13, 2008 Well I'm sorry I can't help you with your Question, but here is some helpful info in case you miss thiss discusion:http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21901 Good luck
Pilot Posted May 13, 2008 #3 Posted May 13, 2008 Full Frontal Nudity... I was looking for the pictures....Where's the pictures?
Dano Posted May 13, 2008 #4 Posted May 13, 2008 Ah, that's like a 2nd genner, only a tease!!!! You have to go to a 1st genner to get the real deal!!! LOL Dan
Steve S Posted May 13, 2008 #5 Posted May 13, 2008 I switched to Sonic Springs and 10 wt oil for a stiffer "front end". The Warden seems to like it better...
Tartan Terror Posted May 13, 2008 #6 Posted May 13, 2008 Monsta that sight looks oh so familiar. Thats what I did. Get the forks polished and the tins too. They look like chrome and not expensive. You wont regret it.
Stoutman Posted May 13, 2008 #7 Posted May 13, 2008 I switched to sonic springs and 7 weight oil. Venture Guru Rick Butler thought I should have used the 10 weight oil. The shop manual I have states to use 5 weight oil. I don't know if I could tell the difference between 7 and 10 weight oil. Next time I have the front end apart, I'll use 10 weight and see how it feels. I'm happy with my sonic springs and 7 weight oil.
BuddyRich Posted May 13, 2008 #8 Posted May 13, 2008 Winter in Hawaii :doh: What? 78 degrees too cold for you ? :rotf:
Moakster Posted May 13, 2008 #9 Posted May 13, 2008 Is that the new exploded view for some parts web site, PARTS GALORE. :>)
dharnie Posted May 14, 2008 #10 Posted May 14, 2008 Had to take pics so I could remember how to put humpty dumpty together again.
Monsta Posted May 15, 2008 Author #12 Posted May 15, 2008 She's almost back together now. I just don't have the patience for maintenance like I used to. All i want to do is RIDE! I replaced the inner fairing, polished the fork lowers to a brilliant shine but didn't have the patience to really shine the shrouds. Too much sanding to make them smooth for the polishing. Did repack the bearing but left the fork maintenance for another day. I had the thing 75% put together and realized I didn't run the clutch hose the proper way and had to TAKE IT ALL apart again!! If anyone needs to know anything about taking the entire front end apart and putting back together, here's your opportunity. Today made me a pro! Hurry...cause I'll forget in about an hour or so...because I'l be RIDING!!
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