Frontend Dive....

[Churchkey]

Originally Posted by thundermutt

I have a two part question here and would appreciate any and all comments and suggestions:
1... would adjustment on the pre-load of the front suspension help or cure this issue....
2... what are my options with changing fork oil and or springs...

I know our bikes are a tad on the heavy side...and under aggressive braking the forward inertia is pretty strong...but I just feel like mine gives a bit too much. Curious as to the proper fix !! Thanks !!

Try adding preload & see if you like it. IIRC I ran the stock forks at maximum preload. IMHO the stock fork set up sucks, no shock control. I introduced the R1 fork conversion to the forum over 9 years ago. Here is the link to the first post about the swap.

R1 fork install---Corners like its on RAILS!

If you are using R1 forks try comp & damp settings @ 4 or 5 clicks out from seated. Current preload is set at 5 bars showing = the amount of sag I like with 200 lb rider.

[thundermutt]

Thanks buddy......just wasn't sure which is the better way....swap out the forks....or doctor the factory ones !!!