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thedrewski86 · August 30th, 2021, 08:59 AM

Yes, I've had similar experiences mid-corner. That feeling of the front suspension compressing as it takes a hit, then not rebounding quickly enough to push the tire back into traction with the road. That is definitely a pucker moment. This was when I was attempting to make up for my lack of damping control on my SV. I had the right springs on the front but I hadn't made the leap to emulators yet. The front end was a little pogo-ish so I figured heavy oil was the solution. I tried 20wt then decided to follow a friend of mine through some of his local canyons. Mind you, he's a better rider than me anyway and he had home-court advantage. I was keeping up but cheating; I just stuck to his line and held on. Needless to say the 20wt was too slow on the uptake and I was running wide in some of the more potholed sections. I slowed down, tore the front end down and installed emulators and 10wt oil and now I don't have to dribble the front tire through a turn anymore.

August 30th, 2021, 08:59 AM	#2
thedrewski86 ninjette.org guru Name: Drew Location: SoCal Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487	Yes, I've had similar experiences mid-corner. That feeling of the front suspension compressing as it takes a hit, then not rebounding quickly enough to push the tire back into traction with the road. That is definitely a pucker moment. This was when I was attempting to make up for my lack of damping control on my SV. I had the right springs on the front but I hadn't made the leap to emulators yet. The front end was a little pogo-ish so I figured heavy oil was the solution. I tried 20wt then decided to follow a friend of mine through some of his local canyons. Mind you, he's a better rider than me anyway and he had home-court advantage. I was keeping up but cheating; I just stuck to his line and held on. Needless to say the 20wt was too slow on the uptake and I was running wide in some of the more potholed sections. I slowed down, tore the front end down and installed emulators and 10wt oil and now I don't have to dribble the front tire through a turn anymore. __________________________________________________ Don't think, look!