Front Fork Air Balance Kit

Connecting the Front Air Forks on the Second Generation Venture

Here is a link to this kit at Dennis Kirk.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp;jsessionid=VFN5LLHK4G5JLLA0WTVSM4VMDK0NCIV0?store=Main&skuId=58318

One of the least expensive but best modifications I have made to my '99 Royal Star Venture was the addition of this "Air Fork Balance Kit". As those of you who own the new Venture know, the front forks are separate and the maximum air pressure is 7 psi. It is very difficult to get the pressure equal and that is where this kit comes in handy.

The kit is made by Progressive Suspension and is available from Dennis Kirk. The part number is 58318 and the price is $23.99. You can order it by calling Dennis Kirk at 1-800-328-9280 and using the part number listed.

Installation is simple and requires only about 15 minutes. You simply remove the valve stem cores from the existing valves, screw these two caps onto the existing valve stems, connect them with the included tubing and you are done.

http://www.venturerider.org/frontbalance/airbalance_files/MVC-001F.jpe

Right Side. Look closely and you can see where the connecting tube hooks to the small nylon nipple.

http://www.venturerider.org/frontbalance/airbalance_files/MVC-002F.jpe

Right Side Again.

http://www.venturerider.org/frontbalance/airbalance_files/MVC-003F.jpe

and again............

http://www.venturerider.org/frontbalance/airbalance_files/MVC-004F.jpe

Left side. Again, you can see the tube which connects to the right side. I ran it behind the rubber handlebar dampers so you don't really see it unless you are really looking.

http://www.venturerider.org/frontbalance/airbalance_files/MVC-005F.jpe

This is what you see from the drivers seat.

Here are the simple instructions for installation.

http://www.venturerider.org/frontbalance/airbalance_files/afbk_diag.gif