Front Shock on GS400

[Anonymous]

I've got a 1978 GS 400 and I've noticed how loose the front shock seems to be- I was wondering if it is even possible to adjust the tension. I dont know alot about front shocks, but If you know anything, I could use the help.

Thanks
-Matt

[Anonymous]

What do you mean by "loose?" :? I assume you're refering to the front forks that surround the front wheel.

If the springs are too soft and sag, they'll have to be replaced. If the springs seem OK, but the bike nosedives severely when you hit the front brake, you'll need to replace the fork oil with a heavier weight. If you have air valves at the tops, adding some air pressure will help firm up the damping. I highly recommend getting a Clymer or factory service manual for your bike if you plan to do any of this yourself. The owners manual covers changing the fork oil, however.

If you do end up replacing the springs, I recommend those from Progressive. They work much better than the originals.

[VermontNewbie]

You know I have the same problem too. If I just duck walk mine around the garage and stop it with the front breaks it goes quite far down the forks.

[Anonymous]

You should start with changing the fork oil and bushings if possible. I also added some spacers above my springs for pre-load.

Steve