[cexodusk]

How do you tell if forks are bad?

I was riding today, its hot outside. I noticed my front forks seem more bouncy than normal.

 

[steve2z]

They don't really go bad- how many miles since fork oil change? Thats about all I can think of that would make a difference fairly quick.Also, look for fluid on the inner fork tube, maybe a seal has blown.

 

[mx510]

yup, might be time for a fluid change. Are they set up for your wieght,sag,springs?

 

[smiler51]

Try to play a little with the fork settings and look for any oil leakage. Did you change your tire pressure a lot?

 

[cexodusk]

I do alot of wheelies, I let out a little air pressure. No fluids leaking. Bike has about 5700 miles on it. I put about 2000 of them on the bike. I am second owner.

 

[TOMIMOTO]

Are you sure it's the front forks and not the rear?

 

[LTSrr]

It could be time for a fluid change.