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Started by jonny5neal, February 23, 2005, 12:01:16 AM

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jonny5neal

February 23, 2005, 12:01:16 AM
Hey, does anyone have a good remedy for the softness in the front forks?  I have a 99 gs.   Can i put more oil in the forks to stiffen them up? HELP!
99 GS500E Bumble Bee (Yellow w/black and silver)
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Frost

#1
February 23, 2005, 12:09:54 AM
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........you're not the first...

get progressive springs...do a search...TONS of threads about it...

it's the FIRST mod ppl do to the GS...
wileyco, K&N pod, rejet 22.5/65/147.5, F16 flyscreen, progressive springs, 15t front sprocket...more to come: katana shock

cummuterguy

#2
February 23, 2005, 12:15:09 AM
Progressives help trememdously!

But to answer your question, don't add more fluid. Changing your fluid out for a heavier weight might help a little, but adding more (above the required amount) will blow your seals.
2000 GS500E  progressive front springs/03Katana Rear shock, Emgo headlight fairing, Vance & Hines ignition advancer, K&N 'lunchbox' filter, DIY re-jet,  Srinath fork brace, Yoshimura exhaust, Bandit 400 hugger

callmelenny

#3
February 23, 2005, 07:49:23 AM
Quote from: jonny5nealHey, does anyone have a good remedy for the softness in the front forks?  

Is there an echo in here?!

:lol:
Larry Boles o
'79 GS850  /-_         
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'92 Honda V45 Sabre
'98 GS 500 SOLD ...

juggernaught

#4
February 23, 2005, 08:14:01 AM
What they said..... :P
"Champagne for my real friends, Real pain for my sham friends" - Edward Norton -The 25th. Hour  Ducati Monster 620 Dark in a sexy silver, Michelin Pilots, Cycle Cat frame sliders, Remus Titanium exhaust system, Givi Airstream windscreen.

Ed_in_Az

#5
February 23, 2005, 08:24:11 AM
The stock springs are a cruel joke Suzuki played on their customers. Replace them with progressives as soon as possible. You will be sooooo happy. :mrgreen:
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