cbr1100/sp-2 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I had a local shop replace my fork oil as a matter of routine maintanence. Since getting the bike back the handling has been slow & sluggish almost wooden feeling if that makes sense. Could the bikes geometry be messed up or could it be the fork old is the wrong weight. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Wrong weight is my guess. Too thick of an oil, and it will make the front end feel like a truck. If they just screwed up the oil height, it would ride firmer, but not that bad. Unless, of course, somebody filled the forks right to the top :shock: What are you waiting for, btw? Bring it back and BITCH!! :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickrad Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Put it up on the center stand get the weight off of the front end and see if they overtightend your steering stem. Possible, not likely, but an easy test to get that crossed off the list as probable causes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Another quick thing to check is tire pressure. It may sound stupid, but I've seen it overlooked more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Involute Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Rickrads avatar is freaking awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr1100/sp-2 Posted March 19, 2005 Author Share Posted March 19, 2005 No complaints about the avatar it does catch one's eye. I trust the tech that changed the oil, but it sounds like I could have caused my own problem. I specified the same shock oil be put in the XX as was put in my RC by a suspension shop in Oregon City. It could just be the wrong viscosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBXX Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Could be wrong viscosity, could be poor job bleeding the cartridges , could be oil level . What oil and what viscosity did you use ? Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X1rider Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I used Honda SS7 which is 5 weight. (Go figure?) Made a big difference. Also, make sure that there is 16oz. in each leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBXX Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 X1 just curious , you using stock valves and shims ?? Im using silkolene rsf 5 with ractech valves . Thanks Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr1100/sp-2 Posted March 20, 2005 Author Share Posted March 20, 2005 I used a castrol fork oil but I've forgotten the viscosity. I think I'll take back to the shop and have them put stock Honda oil in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 I used a castrol fork oil but I've forgotten the viscosity. I think I'll take back to the shop and have them put stock Honda oil in. This is what you want, then.... this is our factory fork oil: Honda Pro SS-8 Suspension Fluid - 10wt, which is standard issue in many Showa cartridge forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 I think I'll take back to the shop and have them put stock Honda oil in. Better make sure they pull the forks and drain them. After all, you wouldn't want it done half-assed, wouldja? If they give you an argument, tell 'em Warchild sent you..... :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBXX Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I still don't understand why you guys take the forks off to drain the oil. I just take off the wheel , undo the bottom bolts, take off the caps and yank out those cartridges . But if it works it works, just my 2cents , and ye i'm lazy .. :-D Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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