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sgmxr6
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Front fork help

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Hey guys just got my fzr kast week and I finally got it out for a ride saturday The transmission performed well and the motor was smooth through and through the tac.But when it came time to apply harder braking I experienced a lot of dive.It didn't bottom out but just didn't feel normal to me.I've had a few bikes and alk were equiped with anti dive valves so I'm uncertain if I'm experiencing normal dive or if I need to change the fork oil up.? I'd say the travel was better than half the stroke of the front tubes and I was traveling about 30 mph to a stand still.
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pefrey
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Re: Front fork help

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Totally normal for the FZR. The stock (I assume you still have stock) front springs are way soft. You'll probably want to replace the front springs with something more adequate.
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Thanks Pefrey appreciate the info I have a few different fork and tree set ups laying around I may get creative lol
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1981 Yamaha xj750rl
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WSM
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Re: Front fork help

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i'm looking for something stiffer too.

any recommendations?
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Front fork help

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Racetech has a calculator on their website that's useful for finding the right spring rate. I have some of theirs and it's a world of difference, particularly on ruff pavement.
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