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Bouncy Front End

Started by TOMIMOTO, July 17, 2004, 06:12:04 PM

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TOMIMOTO

I know I have heard before that the front forks on the GS are floaty/bouncy, but my bike is really bouncy.  I can be on a perfectly flat road and the front end is constanty bouncing up and down really fast. Is this normal? You can really tell at night because the light shining on the back of the cars and on the ground is bouncing up and down really rapidly. It probably pisses the person off infront of me. I'm just wondering if this is normal and what springs I can get to stop this. Also where can I get them. It doesnt bounce up and down like its on hydraulics or something. It's more like a vibrations bounce. Thanks. Oh yah I have a 04 incase you cant tell.  :)

2nd Gen 2005 Honda CBR600RR
Yoshi CF Slip-On / Comp Werkes FE
Rear Seat Cowl / Removed Rear Pegs
Mad Doc Signals / PUIG DB Screen

cummuterguy

have ya tried checking your tire for balance/bent rim etc??? just a thought before you spend the money on springs
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

TOMIMOTO

I bought the bike last saturday and it was built on April 4th, 2004. I'm pretty sure it doesn't have a bent rim or anything wrong with the balance.

2nd Gen 2005 Honda CBR600RR
Yoshi CF Slip-On / Comp Werkes FE
Rear Seat Cowl / Removed Rear Pegs
Mad Doc Signals / PUIG DB Screen

EvilScooby

You must have that new Hoopty GS
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mp183

I would have the dealer check it.  It's a new bike and it should not bounce.  The front spring are a little on the soft side but they don't cause the bike to do what you describe.  I would have them check to make sure there is the proper amount of oil in the forks.
2002 GS500
2004 V-Strom 650 
is it time to check the valves?
2004 KLR250.

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