this fork sucks.

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joe c

Discussion Starter · Mar 28, 2006

so i rebuilt my cb550 forks. im pretty sure my springs are totally clapped out. there is about 1.5" of sag when i unweight it and then let it drop. then when i sit on it another probably 3/4". i put a zip tie on the tube and it bottoms pretty easily under moderate braking. and i have noticed it sometimes crunches pretty hard in some of our nice city potholes. im running 145cc 10 weight. like the book says. how much of a difference are my new springs going to make??? anyone??? or will it still have that crappy mush feel?

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texmawby

· #9 · Mar 29, 2006

joe,

chris is an ace at rebuilding the calipers on a 500/4. he did mine at uch's many moons ago and it got rid of the squeaking. also he has a nicer kitchen than yours.

tex

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texmawby

· #14 · Mar 29, 2006

you joe! from philly craigs list......

LAST CHACE come get the rest of the 550 parts bikes $150 OBO!!!

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come get the rest of these before i junk them....they have both motors, one has an exhaust, both have the front forks, and the swing arms...still lots left..come get them by saturday for $150 OBO for what ever is left or there getting junked....

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