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    just changed out my fork seals and fork oil and now that i have the forks working like they should be, im in need of help tuning the forks to MY weight. ive got the understandment of "sag" and all that terminalogy down and i think ive got it where it should be...35mm. but i took the bike out for a ride and when i hit a bump (no matter what setting the rebound is at) the bike is stiff feeling. ive been on gsxr forums all day trying to understand what to do but they're all assholes and cant help me..so i figured id give it a shot on here

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    figured it out. too much fork oil lol.

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    Get the Traxxion Dynamics video on suspension tunning. It will help you get it sorted out quickly.
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    ok thanks bro. is it normal when 2up riding for the front end to feel...squirrley under 20 mph?

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    Depends on how the passenger is sitting.
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    ok. also ive studied OTT vids and when im setting rebound the left fork rebound doesnt turn in as far was the right side does..

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    Suspension tuning is not very expensive to have done for you - and it is very important. Get your base suspension tuning done, then tweak it to where you feel it needs to be. I suggest MSP Cycle or Marietta Motorsports.
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    well i live in columbus and cant trailor the bike anywhere. so idk if someone lives in columbus that knows what they are doing that can help me out or what.

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