[CITGO]

I was moving the bikes around yesterday and thought the forks looked like they were down more then in remember. Do they look right to you all not sure where I would find the measurements

 

[SKramer]

I was moving the bikes around yesterday and thought the forks looked like they were down more then in remember. Do they look right to you all not sure where I would find the measurements

 

[SKramer]

Mine sit right at 5"

 

[Skiddy]

That does look low, under heavy braking it will be near the end of its travel, not what you want on a bumpy road.

I can't directly compare mine as its got Ohlins internals but that same distance measures 7" that's a hell of a difference.

Has it been fitted with shorter or softer springs at some time in its life?

 

[Chipmaker]

I currently have "X" forks on my bike, but still have my stock non X forks. The travel length is different between these forks. I'll measure mine when I get home and let you know. Skiddy, it looks like your forks are the non X type (with sweet internals), and yes they have more travel then the X ones.

 

[CITGO]

Has it been fitted with shorter or softer springs at some time in its life?

I bought these "X" forks brand new from HD.com last year just never really noticed the measurement of it. It rides great even though it looks short. I appreciate you all chiming in.

 

[Chipmaker]

Here you go CITGO.

 

[CoreyDSFA]

This might or might not be somewhat related. I found this when searching for "Stiction" to reply in a PM conversation with @amarzano a few weeks ago. Quite interesting. My Non-X Forks currently with RaceTech Gold Valves do this same thing when performing the same test like in the video.