DL1000 fork problem

Bocephous · 03-16-2012, 01:43 PM

I just installed Sonic Spring in my DL1000's forks. I had to tighten the preload adjuster all the way in in order to tighten the nut under the fork caps. Now I can't move my preload adjusters; they are all the way in. Any suggestions?

CrazyJoe · 03-16-2012, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bocephous

I just installed Sonic Spring in my DL1000's forks. I had to tighten the preload adjuster all the way in in order to tighten the nut under the fork caps. Now I can't move my preload adjusters; they are all the way in. Any suggestions?

Ask this question in a Suzuki forum...........just saying.

motomania · 03-16-2012, 02:14 PM

Sounds like you installed the fork caps on the dampening rod incorrectly.

I suggest you pull the fork caps and reevaluate...

Bocephous · 03-16-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyJoe

Ask this question in a Suzuki forum...........just saying.

I'm not sure there are a more knowledgeable group of folks on any other moto-forum. Anyway, I fixed it.

cohl · 03-19-2012, 05:40 PM

When I installed Sonic springs in my DL1000, I almost overlooked part of the installation instructions where it tells you to leave out one of the OEM spacers.

mrh372 · 03-19-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bocephous

I'm not sure there are a more knowledgeable group of folks on any other moto-forum. Anyway, I fixed it.

What was the culprit?

-mike

Bocephous · 03-20-2012, 04:43 AM

During the removal of the fork caps from the damping rods I had tightened the preload adjuster to the point that it was impossible to move it with a screwdriver.

mrh372 · 03-20-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bocephous

During the removal of the fork caps from the damping rods I had tightened the preload adjuster to the point that it was impossible to move it with a screwdriver.

Ah ok. Those preload screw driver slots aren't very nice to work with. I remember having issues with those myself on the Vstrom I had. I miss that ugly bike.

-mike

03-16-2012, 01:43 PM	#1
Bocephous Galatians 6:14 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tirzah/Smiley, NEPA Posts: 2,978	DL1000 fork problem I just installed Sonic Spring in my DL1000's forks. I had to tighten the preload adjuster all the way in in order to tighten the nut under the fork caps. Now I can't move my preload adjusters; they are all the way in. Any suggestions? __________________ "With a Bocephus sticker on his 442 he'd light 'em up just for fun." 2002 FZ1 2004 DL1000 2007 Suzuki Vinson

03-16-2012, 02:14 PM	#3
motomania Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,195	Sounds like you installed the fork caps on the dampening rod incorrectly. I suggest you pull the fork caps and reevaluate... __________________ MSF/CMSP Ridercoach 2003 FZ1 with modifications: flat, drag handlebars, mirror mod, 20" national cycle touring windshield, heavier fork springs & 7.5 wt fork oil, steel braided brake lines, carbon fiber front fender, Ivan's AIS and jet kit, RPM ignition advancer, R1 shifter mod, Sargent seat, Ohlins rear shock, R1/R6 master cylinder.

03-20-2012, 04:43 AM	#7
Bocephous Galatians 6:14 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tirzah/Smiley, NEPA Posts: 2,978	During the removal of the fork caps from the damping rods I had tightened the preload adjuster to the point that it was impossible to move it with a screwdriver. __________________ "With a Bocephus sticker on his 442 he'd light 'em up just for fun." 2002 FZ1 2004 DL1000 2007 Suzuki Vinson

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03-19-2012, 05:40 PM	#5
cohl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: central PA Posts: 1,080	When I installed Sonic springs in my DL1000, I almost overlooked part of the installation instructions where it tells you to leave out one of the OEM spacers.