R100GS fork dive

[Kenny]

I have a 1991 R100GS, I would like to firm up the front forks (but don't particularly want to change the springs). Has anybody ever used spacers in the forks? ( I did this on my G/S and the 1 inch spacers were just about right). Not sure about the Marzocchi forks on my GS though. Can spacers be bought?

 

[Howard Millichap]

Can't use spacers because, on full bump there's no clearance left inside the forks & they would top out & maybe push the top cap out.
My patented trick is to use thicker oil. Try this:-

Left hand leg- 16.25W ( 75% 15W, 25% 20W)
Right hand leg- 15W

Use normal recomended quantities. Make sure you use oil that can be mixed. I use Silkolene racing suspension fluid.

 

[Kenny]

Thanks for the advice, I will be trying it !!

Regards kenny, Wirral

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Kenny, that certainly works. It's what is in your R80GS at the mo (unless you've changed it). I took Howards advice on that one.

 

[Kenny]

Thanks for that Paul. I can tell the difference when jumping from the R80GS to the R100GS (thought it was me!).

See you at llangollen, Kenny

 

[Captain Black]

Thanks for that Paul. I can tell the difference when jumping from the R80GS to the R100GS (thought it was me!).

See you at llangollen, Kenny

Just tell me you're not putting that weight of oil in there, are the forks for tractor ?

 

[Florence]

 

[Kenny]

Some things come back to haunt you ( after 14 years !! ) If I remember, I used 15w in each leg - still handled like a tractor though .

 

[solidstate100]

HA LOL