RE: Stiff forks?

[VersOne]

Ok so this one is kinda weird.  I know most of you are complaining about the soft front suspension and putting progressive springs...but here is my deal:

background info:

just got the bike less than a month ago.

might have sat for a little bit (6months)

guy says he took it to a shop and got new seals (160bucks)

I'm 6feet about 140-150lbs

problem:

The front fork travels about .25 - .5 inches! no matter what.
It is stiff as hell, so stiff that I think riding without suspension would be softer. I hit stuff in the road and go flying off...it's pretty nerve racking.

now I think this might be related to my handlebar wobble problem.

that's it.
sorry..it's kinda long.


Ride (fast) safe,

Jonah

[davipu]

ok, so your forks are frozen

[jakethesnake]

I would say bent

[VersOne]

wouldn't they actually be "bent" if they were bent?
cus they are not "bent"

drain forks and put new oil?
Yeah I'm in denial...what? what?

Jonah

[cummuterguy]

check fork oil level. is it possible he went to a back alley shop, they put in new seals, and then overfilled the fork tubes? (oil doesn't compress)

[Nomak]

dood sumfin is wrong with yer forks, I got progressive springs and 10 weight oil and I still find it to e soft at times, I plan to move up to a 15 weight oil ..and I weigh as much as you

[Mat]

check fork oil level. is it possible he went to a back alley shop, they put in new seals, and then overfilled the fork tubes? (oil doesn't compress)

same thoughts here