Knock From Front End

amb67 · Jul 28, 2008

Just been out for a ride and I have noticed that when my front forks compress under braking I have a slight knock.

I read in a post on one of those other RSV sites that the pre load adjuster should click when turned, if it doesn't then the shocks have lost the gas.

Is this true or is someone just lifting our legs?

PS. My adjusters don't click, just reset all suspension settings to base so I can tailor it to my liking.

Any ideas or help appreciated.

:doug

I just can't stop smiling when I ride my RSV R :biggrin

Jacques_nasi · Jul 28, 2008

This might be a shot in the dark, but how tight are the headstock bearings?

carbon kid · Jul 28, 2008

Yup, I think yer headstock bearings need adjusting. Still on my originals at 50k, so check and adjust before replacing matey
cheers Ck

Jacques_nasi · Jul 28, 2008

Actually mine need tightning again!! anybody have a how-to on this one?

amb67 · Jul 28, 2008

Cheers guys, suppose I will have to dig out the manual and check them out.

Don't suppose you know of an easy way to check and adjust them?

carbon kid · Jul 28, 2008

easy way...er yeah go to a spanner monkey!!!, I'm sure someone will come along soon with the techy bit!
Ck

amb67 · Jul 28, 2008

Oi!

I resemble that remark, I am or should I say was a spanner monkey for 20 years.

Now a big fat office loafer, without the big and fat bit. (Well when I breathe in and hold my beer gut in)

Was just looking to see if anyone had come across any quirks with the RSV that I should look out for when checking mine.

carbon kid · Jul 28, 2008

amb67 said:
Oi!

I resemble that remark, I am or should I say was a spanner monkey for 20 years.

Now a big fat office loafer, without the big and fat bit. (Well when I breathe in and hold my beer gut in)

Was just looking to see if anyone had come across any quirks with the RSV that I should look out for when checking mine.

NIce one, I'm not worthy,:devious I leave all that to my monkeys at thegarage, I do know they are tapered thingies and are expensive to replace tho
cheers Ck

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