Fork *CLACK* noise
 

When I drive over any road imperfections at speed, my forks compress and make a *clack* sound. I'm going to change the oil next weekend, but any idea untill then?

Re: Fork *CLACK* noise
 

Every SV I've ever ridden has done that. Theres various theories as to what the cause was. I just use earplugs and then I cant hear it anyway :D

Re: Fork *CLACK* noise
 

They all do that. :roll:

Re: Fork *CLACK* noise
 

my 650 didnt do it till i changed the forks now it does?

Re: Fork *CLACK* noise
 

It is a 'design feature'

Re: Fork *CLACK* noise
 

the thou seems to have better forks:rolleyes: that dont do it:riding:

Re: Fork *CLACK* noise
 

Cartridge forks vs. damper rods, perhaps?

Re: Fork *CLACK* noise
 

Seems like a design flaw like that would be easily detected and corrected in the testing phase of development.....whatever.

PS. My bike has 20k miles and never had the fork oil changed, should I get on that?

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My brother changed his front springs to Ohlins items and from then on the CLANK has vanished. Mine still does it whenever I ride over a pothole or speedbump. I found the Ohlins too hard for the roads I ride so kept with the stock for the time being. Hoping someone manufactures fork damper internal replacements to cartridge that doesn't break the bank. Then I'll change them.

Re: Fork *CLACK* noise
 

Yes! Doing mine now and with less than 6K on the clock (but 5 years old) the oil is full of crud. You could perhaps try heavier oil to increase damping, might reduce the 'clack'? Do a search about fork oil, it;s been discussed many times. ;)