Vroom4
XS400 Addict
I was wondering if it would be possible to just swap out the fork oil without disassembling and rebuilding the whole fork....?
I'm almost 100% certain they have already been rebuilt, bc the seals look perfect and it does not leak at all. I've checked multiple times.
My main problem is that it feels like the preload on the forks is set really low, or maybe the rebound is completely out... idk. The bike dives pretty bad on the breaks and once down there, it doesnt want to come back. Almost like the forks are sagging.
I was thinking that putting some fresh oil in there may be a good first step to try. Also, would putting a heavier oil help? I know my brother put heavier oil in his KLR forks a while back and it was a much better ride.
What does everyone think? I'd rather avoid a full rebuild for now.
These two links were a big help
http://www.fmbikes.com/2012/02/fork-seal-job-for-the-xs400/
http://www.fmbikes.com/2012/02/fork-seal-job-for-the-xs400-reassembly/
I'm almost 100% certain they have already been rebuilt, bc the seals look perfect and it does not leak at all. I've checked multiple times.
My main problem is that it feels like the preload on the forks is set really low, or maybe the rebound is completely out... idk. The bike dives pretty bad on the breaks and once down there, it doesnt want to come back. Almost like the forks are sagging.
I was thinking that putting some fresh oil in there may be a good first step to try. Also, would putting a heavier oil help? I know my brother put heavier oil in his KLR forks a while back and it was a much better ride.
What does everyone think? I'd rather avoid a full rebuild for now.
These two links were a big help
http://www.fmbikes.com/2012/02/fork-seal-job-for-the-xs400/
http://www.fmbikes.com/2012/02/fork-seal-job-for-the-xs400-reassembly/