V7 air fork?

[Vagrant]

so we all know the V7 suffers from weak / pathetic suspension. I got to remembering the late 70's and I had made a air fork cap for several bikes and it did make a difference. So why don't we hear of this relatively cheap anymore?

[Murray]

With the massive amount of knowledge around suspension why would you go for a bodge? Have you looked into getting the forks re sprung and valved for you? Failing that adapting a modern set of forks you may even get a second disk in the deal. Most modern forks have a dial your own setting on the top and bottom negating the need for messing with the air gap and on cartridge forks the oil only exists for lubrication anyway. The other thing especially with damper rod forks the fork oil has a service life, it's only around 10 000kms, I doubt many V7's get it changed on anything that resembles a regular basis.

[malik]

It seems, according to the spare parts manuals, the early Nevada's (1993-1997) had air forks , as did the 1998 & 1999 Nevada Club 350, and they both had twin disks up front. Some of us just didn't notice, me included.

[Diploman]

While not an option for the current V7 series, FAC cartridge dampers are a simple and cost-effective front suspension upgrade for the early smallblock series (and for 80's-vintage Tonti's).  The FAC dampers have a Schrader valve atop each cartridge which permits using the damper's internal air pressure to increase spring rate.  However, I have found that using air pressure in the dampers also increases their internal friction and degrades compliance: better to change to an uprated spring if needed.

[kingoffleece]

Hamlin Cycles has vast experience with V7 forks.  Inexpensive and works a treat.  What more could a person want?

[Andy1]

My experience is that V7 forks are too harsh.  Has the OP ridden a V7?
My solution was simply to change the original oil to the correct volume of ATF as used on my BMW which I think is SAE3 grade rather than SAE10.   A much better ride.
AndyB 

[Vagrant]

My fault I should have given all the info. I own a V7 III that has GT straight weight springs for my fat ass and his rear shocks. Nice improvement!.
My cousin is trying to come up with the money to buy my 2015 V7 stone. If I can put $10. Worth of air valves in the fork caps and help him out I will. But not $600 in upgrades!

[sign216]

It seems, according to the spare parts manuals, the early Nevada's (1993-1997) had air forks , as did the 1998 & 1999 Nevada Club 350, and they both had twin disks up front. Some of us just didn't notice, me included.

Some early Nevadas had twin discs?  I never noticed that either.  Interesting.