front end "clonks"

Peastick

Peastick

Banned
I've got a stock front end, and when I hit the occasional pot-hole in the road that my taxes have so far failed to fill I get a most disturbing knock from the forks. It sounds like they're bottoming out or something. Maybe it's the front brake caliper housing having a little jiggle? Anyone else get this too?
 
ThruxTonUp

ThruxTonUp

TT Racer
Try checking the front fork stem bearings for freeplay - I had a very distinct clunk in my project bike which turned out the be headstock bearings. Jack the bike up and see if you can wiggle the forks - it can be done with the tire on - but is much easier to do and detect with the front wheel off. Or it could just be the stock 1950's technology damper rod forks clunking overr the big bumbs.
 
W

Wrongway

moped
Mine makes a noise, not really what I would call a clunk though. It is from the head light bouncing around. It may be exadurated though due to the visor I have on it.
Just something to check.

WW
 
Kirkus51

Kirkus51

Hooligan
As one of the heavyweights riding a Bonnie I can tell you there's clunking going on with my front end. It's a ton better with the heavier fork oil I put in. 20W I think.
 
Bottle_Fed

Bottle_Fed

Two Stroke
As a heavyweight (230lbs) I was bottoming out the stock suspension too. Springs and 20w oil really helped if not cured it most of the time.

Greg
 
2112

2112

Two Stroke
New, stiffer springs are a cheap, easy solution, not to mention making for a better over-all ride.
 
Peastick

Peastick

Banned
Well that's another job on the "to do" list - springs and heavier oil.
Meanwhile, it's a comfort to know I'm not abnormal. Talking of which, does anyone else have three testicles and a crush on Paris Hilton?
 
mrt202

mrt202

Street Tracker
Peastick said:
Well that's another job on the "to do" list - springs and heavier oil.
Meanwhile, it's a comfort to know I'm not abnormal. Talking of which, does anyone else have three testicles and a crush on Paris Hilton?
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I wouldn't call it a crush, but i've got somethin' for Paris!:D
 
S

Skinthead

Two Stroke
Peastick said:
Well that's another job on the "to do" list - springs and heavier oil.
Meanwhile, it's a comfort to know I'm not abnormal. Talking of which, does anyone else have three testicles and a crush on Paris Hilton?
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I don't have 3, but mine are large enough that they ride pillion. I have a bitch of a time buying jeans! What really sucks is I am only inches away from being able to stay at home forever.......

Not real sure what to say about Paris......I don't like super skinny women.....and she is a sack of bones.....

Skint
 
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