how do your forks feel? - SV650.org

TeddyBearKing · 30-03-09, 09:33 PM

I had a bump with a car yesterday, not hard but enough to brake the front fender.

now, i dont know if its just me, but when i push on the forks, vigorously, i feel a bump of some kind as they go down. but when i push gently, they are smooth.

any of you guys have the same problem? is this bump a cause for concern?

30-03-09, 09:49 PM

a bump? springs compressing maybe? could be your head stock knocking possibly?

could just be you

TeddyBearKing · 30-03-09, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lylej

a bump? springs compressing maybe? could be your head stock knocking possibly?

could just be you

i hope it is me. i have a vague recollection that this bump was there when i got the bike, but i really cant be sure of it

30-03-09, 09:53 PM

can you explain more about the "bump"

TeddyBearKing · 30-03-09, 10:13 PM

as it compresses, it feels like theres something in the way. it still compresses fine, it doesnt feel stiff or suddenly stops. its like a knocking sound. best way i can describe it. i'll pop into my local bike shop during the weekend, and have a feel for their SV's

30-03-09, 10:18 PM

Sure its not the pads / disks moving? If you squeeze your front brake and push down they all have a clunk.

TeddyBearKing · 30-03-09, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Sure its not the pads / disks moving? If you squeeze your front brake and push down they all have a clunk.

yea that might be it. i do hold the brake and push. the clunk sounds about right. is there any way of checking to make sure? i know its a stupid question, but i wont feel safe until i know for sure what causes the clunk

30-03-09, 10:44 PM

its an sv they all have a clunk in suspention

your be ok, did you stay on the bike? if it wasnt hard enough to knock you off i would imagine it would be ok

31-03-09, 12:24 AM

Holding the front brake means you'll get the clunk from the discs. To rule this out, push down your forks with the front wheel up against a wall/high kerb etc., oh, and don't hold that brake lever this time!

If you stil get a clunk, it's time to get the bike checked out by someone with a bit more mechanical experience*. Could be your head bearings.

* Needn't be a garage, just another biker mate, to save you a bit of cash and get a 2nd opinion.

31-03-09, 06:02 AM

Mine clunked on occation as well. Sounds normal mate.

30-03-09, 09:33 PM	#1
TeddyBearKing Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 130	how do your forks feel? I had a bump with a car yesterday, not hard but enough to brake the front fender. now, i dont know if its just me, but when i push on the forks, vigorously, i feel a bump of some kind as they go down. but when i push gently, they are smooth. any of you guys have the same problem? is this bump a cause for concern? __________________ ~SV650S K5 swearing in french is like wiping your *** with silk*

30-03-09, 09:49 PM	#2
John 675 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: how do your forks feel? a bump? springs compressing maybe? could be your head stock knocking possibly? could just be you

30-03-09, 09:53 PM	#4
John 675 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: how do your forks feel? can you explain more about the "bump"

30-03-09, 10:13 PM	#5
TeddyBearKing Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 130	Re: how do your forks feel? as it compresses, it feels like theres something in the way. it still compresses fine, it doesnt feel stiff or suddenly stops. its like a knocking sound. best way i can describe it. i'll pop into my local bike shop during the weekend, and have a feel for their SV's __________________ ~SV650S K5 swearing in french is like wiping your *** with silk*

30-03-09, 10:18 PM	#6
Miles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: how do your forks feel? Sure its not the pads / disks moving? If you squeeze your front brake and push down they all have a clunk.

30-03-09, 10:44 PM	#8
chompy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: how do your forks feel? its an sv they all have a clunk in suspention your be ok, did you stay on the bike? if it wasnt hard enough to knock you off i would imagine it would be ok

31-03-09, 12:24 AM	#9
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: how do your forks feel? Holding the front brake means you'll get the clunk from the discs. To rule this out, push down your forks with the front wheel up against a wall/high kerb etc., oh, and don't hold that brake lever this time! If you stil get a clunk, it's time to get the bike checked out by someone with a bit more mechanical experience. Could be your head bearings. Needn't be a garage, just another biker mate, to save you a bit of cash and get a 2nd opinion.

31-03-09, 06:02 AM	#10
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: how do your forks feel? Mine clunked on occation as well. Sounds normal mate.

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