i was told that my front end is sagging and the fork springs need to be replaced for better performance. The thing is how can you tell that the bike is sagging? Is there a way to check it? also, if it is sagging, are there ways to adjust the tension on springs rather than get them replaced?

 

About the only step before replacement I know of is get some PVC pipe that will just
fit the tubes, cut a couple of 5/8 to 3/4 length pieces. Reove the top caps and add
them as spacers at the top and re-install the top-caps. This will give you, a slight
improvement addition in ride height and 'stiffen' the springs, somewhat.

Now mind you, what you are doing is adding pre-load to the fork-springs. This will
keep you from bottoming out as readily, BUT the ride will be harsher.

Bottom line on front-end springs...If you're not getting wheel hop and you're not
bottoming out, the stock will probably do finefor you. If you are a 10%, you'll probably
want to replace the 14+ year old springs.

Hope this helps, Ern

 

I am NOT getting any wheel hop for as far as I know, I guess I will wait another year or so to see what happens. Anyway, I really appreciate the input. Cheers!