Front End Diving

esie · Post by **esie** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:02 pm

When I was on the rider techniques course, we did some emergency braking. When we were doing it I noticed the front end of the bike was diving, and I have also noticed it if I have to do some heavy braking when out and about. I remember reading somewhere that changing the fork oil can make a difference. Is this correct? If so, what would you recommend?

Post by **icebreaker** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:06 pm

It's meant to dive...

You need to find out if it's excessive...

Cars dive as well.. It's excessive dive that causes the front to lock up (on non ABS cars).

Barrabob · Post by **Barrabob** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:45 pm

How old is it Essie might need a freshen up at 20000kms and I dont think theres a adjustement for compression on the bottom of those forks.

They all get a bit divey under brakes the trade off is if its setup to brake at 200kph it may be a little harsh on the road.

esie · Post by **esie** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:25 pm

The bike is an '04 model with about 15,000kms on it.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:04 pm

if there is no "give" in ur suspension esie, then wen u touch the front anchors u will lock up the front wheel..thats not good...
u will also notice that as u nail the throttle and "launch the farka" the back will squat a little....thats normal too..if it doesnt squat, it spins, or lifts the front wheel, therefore taking drive away from the rear...

back to the front...
if its too hard & it doesnt dive at the front, u will push wide round corners as ur front insnt absorbing bumps etc...so the trick is to find out if its enough/too much....

for that, u will need to get the static sag set up , this will help greatly, and from there, its a matter of preference, and riding styles etc...

hope that helps....

didnt kno i could be serious did ya??