Is VN900 Front suspension adjustable?

900LT · 07-03-2009

The front suspension has normal travel and rebounds fully as it should, but it still seems soft. Is there any adjustment similar to the rear?

No leaks noted.

bobalu · 07-03-2009

The front fork is non-adjustable. You can, however, change the fork oil to a different weight to acheive some degree of adjustment.

RichLockyer · 07-03-2009

Heavier fork oil... factory fill is 10w20, which you will not find.
You can also replace the springs with Progressives... it'll soften it up a little at the beginning but get progressively firmed as it compresses and reduce bottoming out.

You can also increase the preload by going to longer spacers on top of the springs.

07-03-2009	#1 (permalink)
900LT Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 63	Is VN900 Front suspension adjustable? The front suspension has normal travel and rebounds fully as it should, but it still seems soft. Is there any adjustment similar to the rear? No leaks noted. __________________ 06' 900LT Black & Red

07-03-2009	#2 (permalink)
bobalu Back in the saddle....... BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: above the 49th Posts: 106	The front fork is non-adjustable. You can, however, change the fork oil to a different weight to acheive some degree of adjustment. __________________ 2007 VN900 Classic

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RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	Heavier fork oil... factory fill is 10w20, which you will not find. You can also replace the springs with Progressives... it'll soften it up a little at the beginning but get progressively firmed as it compresses and reduce bottoming out. You can also increase the preload by going to longer spacers on top of the springs. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

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