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fizzwheel · 17-02-06, 08:41 PM

I think its as e.d says that its the clocks. I've ridden a bandit and it didnt do it IIRC

northwind · 17-02-06, 11:02 PM

Mine never did it... But GSXR forks have their own clonk, which I do get

Ratty · 18-02-06, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warthog

the K5 and K3 I have ridden both do it. nothing to worry about. Does anyone reckon its the suspension AFTER the hit, forcing the forks back out? I went up a big curb, and it seemed to knock after the initial hit? Is that possible?

My SVSK3 does it and I'm convinced it's "Topping out" as you say, which is caused by the lack of rebound damping and the opposite to "Bottoming Out".

Ratty

18-02-06, 09:25 AM

If it were the clocks Y should it do it on both the curvy and pointy with different clock setups.

17-02-06, 08:41 PM	#11
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I think its as e.d says that its the clocks. I've ridden a bandit and it didnt do it IIRC __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

17-02-06, 11:02 PM	#12
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Mine never did it... But GSXR forks have their own clonk, which I do get __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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18-02-06, 09:25 AM	#14
andy owen Guest Posts: n/a	If it were the clocks Y should it do it on both the curvy and pointy with different clock setups.