Chip

So, I took the forks off the bike today and drained the oil. Inspected the springs, and fork legs no issues. Flushed the fork legs with some clean oil and allowed to drain off for 10 minutes. Put in Castrol 10W synthetic fork oil to correct level and added extra 10 ml in each leg. Reassembled forks and torqued all bolts. The difference is like chalk and cheese. The front end is reactive but does not dive at the slight touch of the front brake. Handling has improved 10 fold and inspires confidence. Had a good deal with the oil, halfords priced matched opie oils for two 500 ml bottles of synthetic Castrol at £11.95. Changed the engine oil whilst I was at it, bike good to go just need the rain to stop.

Thanks for the advice guys, spoke to the bike shop this afternoon and have it booked in for a service week after next. Something not quite right. They will check out the forks and advise if we can make a warranty claim with Honda. I wil let you know how I get on.

Just spoke with Hagon Shocks, bike is currently not listed (too new) they recommended measuring springs and spacer when dismantled and they could then try to much with an alternative set of springs. So no further on really, may just replace the oil and ensure it is at the correct level. Apparently, I am led to believe it has been known for the lower spec bikes to leave the factory with an an incorrect oil level in the forks.

Hi Guys, The forks on my CB125F seem to bottom out quite easily. I have compared the action of my forks with those on a similar bike in the showroom and they are the same (soft and spongy). I am a sprightly 17 Stone, and there are lots of hills in my area so whilst braking there is potentially a high loading on the forks. I have trawled the internet but there does not seem to be a great deal of service information at the moment for this bike. Can anyone suggest the best way to stiffen up the front forks, there is no mechanical adjustment that i can see. Also how big a task would I be taking on to replace the oil, I am mechanically competent and have a vast selection of tools at my disposal. Thanks, Chip