I finally got time to work on the front forks. A number of members suggested shortening the spring spacer by 3/4" and changing to a 5 weight oil. I went to Home Depot and purchased a short length of PVC pipe, the same diameter as the spacer, and cut two spacers 3/4" shorter. Drained and replaced the fork oil with Honda 5 weight fork oil, 16 fl oz. per fork, per spec. Wow, what an improvement in ride. I'm 165 pounds and 5'6", and the front fork use to pound my arms. Now it rides firm but so much smoother. I would strongly recommend these changes.
In addition, I'm going to raise the fork in the triple clamp 1/2", to drop the front a little. Have others tried this? How far can you raise the forks without having the front fender hit something? Thanks all for the fork suggestions.
In addition, I'm going to raise the fork in the triple clamp 1/2", to drop the front a little. Have others tried this? How far can you raise the forks without having the front fender hit something? Thanks all for the fork suggestions.