636 forks too stiff
10-12-2006, 11:34 AM
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636 forks too stiff
how do i make them less stiff? stupid question but i really have no idea...turn the flat head screw things left? im coming down off slow wheelies really hard a lot from learning no handers and circles and what not and its not comfortable with the forks so stiff. help me out.
10-12-2006, 12:11 PM
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Re: 636 forks too stiff
Originally Posted by Wheeliest
that and turn the thing under it left also, the big socket the thing u described is in the middle of
Top flathead screw clicker is REBOUND (labeled TEN for Tension) the more you tighten that the slower the rebound will be (good for stoppies)
The BOTTOM flathead screw clicker is COMPRESSION... lossening that will soften up the forks
The 14mm hex on the top of the fork is preload on the spring, lossen that to soften the front end...
hopw that helps.
10-12-2006, 12:53 PM
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Re: 636 forks too stiff
Originally Posted by StreetJurisdiction
good explanation, but theres only one flathead screw clicker on each fork...that i can see... 
There is the one on top of each leg...
AND there is one on the bottom of each leg... it's tucked away by where the brake calipers mount up... keep looking, you'll find it
10-12-2006, 12:55 PM
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Re: 636 forks too stiff
hahaha, got it thanks man, really helpful 
i dont know why but the previous owner had everything maxed out tight
i dont know why but the previous owner had everything maxed out tight
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10-12-2006, 01:03 PM
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Re: 636 forks too stiff
Originally Posted by StreetJurisdiction
hahaha, got it thanks man, really helpful
i dont know why but the previous owner had everything maxed out tight
i dont know why but the previous owner had everything maxed out tight
was it a stunt bike?
If so then it was prolly his gansta stoppie setup
If not, then it was prolly just a big guy (180 lbs is big in 600cc sportbike world) that liked a stiff riding bike?!?!?!
Glad we could help
10-12-2006, 01:22 PM
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Re: 636 forks too stiff
Originally Posted by Wheeliest
glad you could help is what you mean 
ahhh we all helped... its nice to see some actual help and no bashing on here!!!
I/we do what I/we can
10-13-2006, 12:36 AM
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Re: 636 forks too stiff
I had my front set up stock and slammed a few down kinda hard.. It cracked my upper. Not sure if this concerns you, I stiffend it up a bit now when I chop the throttle it doesn't come in contact w/my fender.
Hopfully you have a little better throttle control than I do.
Hopfully you have a little better throttle control than I do.
