Jealousy!

[brianinpa]

The other day I made the comment that I thought I heard the 1100 whimper because I was spending too much time on the 1200. I should have kept my :sensored: mouth shut! I came home from a night out with momma and what did I find? Why what else but a puddle of oil under the forks. :head bang:

Looks like I may be moving the maintenance schedule up quite a bit...

 

[dan filipi]

Mine leaked.....I think all the fluid out.

Problem solved.

 

[slabghost]

I got a set of forks just like that on a Virago! Yep scorned bikes will get your attention.

 

[brianinpa]

dan filipi » Fri Dec 20, 2013 10:43 pm[/url]":2b38jbt6]
Mine leaked.....I think all the fluid out.

Problem solved.

That's what i was thinking too!

 

[dan filipi]

Curious, do the tubes even need lubrication?

 

[robin1731]

They don't "need" lube but it sure helps the ride. If all the fluid has leaked out your brake pads may need attention too.

 

[brianinpa]

Without the oil, won't that only help the parts to wear out a lot quicker?

 

[robin1731]

brianinpa » Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:12 am[/url]":2wr7lreo]
Without the oil, won't that only help the parts to wear out a lot quicker?

Yes, they will. But they will work without the oil. The ride would be bad enough without it you wouldn't want to ride much anyway.

 

[brianinpa]

That's about what I would have thought. Had no intention of riding it as is, but the discussion took that turn.

 

[dan filipi]

I notice mostly there is less control of the tire rebound without or low on oil. Not so much on compression, that feels about the same.

 

[Ansimp]

Oil reduces the rebound rate ( dampening) and gives control to the suspension. It is the same effect as having no shock absorbers on a vehicle, not recommended in any way if you value control and safety...

 

[joedrum]

yes tony I agree big time ...oldwings are big bikes ... hooch has so much power now ...all I can think about when power is in the moment is how flimsy and all sudden not capable feeling I get about the rest of the bike ....