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Vecchio Lupo
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Convert Forks too soft
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February 25, 2023, 12:52:16 PM »
Anybody have a magic fix for super soft forks on a 77 convert? Im pretty sure the fork seals have perished and there is precious little oil in them, this I will remedy. In my checkered past I seem to remember using a 1" piece of PVC pipe as a spacer to stiffen up tired old springs. Is this frowned upon? Is there a better, more acceptable solution for a bottoming out front end??
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Re: Convert Forks too soft
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February 25, 2023, 01:57:03 PM »
Likely not springs but the door dampner---------------
https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=197_199&products_id=2165
Get springs to match, don't be cheap, you'll be doing it over.
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Re: Convert Forks too soft
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February 25, 2023, 03:15:08 PM »
I just drained and refilled the original (18k mile) dampers on my '76 Convert. Easy, cheap and effective.
If it's done a lot of miles with a Windjammer or other heavy load on the front, then the springs could be sacked as well.
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February 25, 2023, 05:43:19 PM »
I went with FAC dampers and wirth springs on my 850T. I think it was worth it.
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