do you feel any vibration in the seat or pegs or only in the bars?
No to this question.
But if ur wondering if the engine has anything to do with it, like prolly engine not balanced will and cause a shake that translate to front handling, I ruled that out.
I rode the bike at slow speed where the problem is most prominent, put it in neutral and killed the switch, let the bike roll, and it still bounces/hops.
Normal- NO !!!!
I now would suggest not riding the bike at all until this is fixed. Something is WRONG !!!!!!
“ literally broken”
I would have guessed so too.
Loosening compression and rebound fully out,
To my understanding should make the fork bounces happily when it's either pulled down or pushed up. Not stay at where it is when the hands providing the force, is released.
I think you have something installed incorrectly in those forks.
You said the forks were serviced, but what was actually done? Just an oil change, or did they replace seals and wipers? Was the cartridge taken out?
207mm does not seem right to me. Here is a pic of my fork lower with the bike on the centre stand..
Right around 195mm. Tire is on the ground, so if you lifted the tire clear you might get another 2-3mm , but there is no way I could get 207mm.
Is your 207mm exposed chrome or from the seam between the wiper and the gold fork?
If it is actually 207mm of chrome I have some thoughts but will wait for your answer.
Problem is, I left the bike overnight to collect it the next day. When asked what was done, it was dismissed with '
fork service, all internals changed. Seals, oils'
This issue right now, is the only reason that got me to understand the whole mechanics of forks.
From the components, to the measurements, to signs of bad forks.
I will measure my forks again with pictures and edit this post at a later time, to countercheck with u guys if I'm measuring right.. Gmt+8 here haha.
I do have plans to get the forks opened again and closely looked upon what was previously done by the other shop. Hence the current search for parts online and getting them shipped.
I've also told the shop I frequent for years, to keep any tyres that is changed out by another customer, to fix it to mine and rule out tyre manufacturing defects. Tbh, I'm not ready to buy a new set just to rule this aspect out, when the ones I have are less than 2 weeks / 500km old.
Would be amazed if it wasn't done properly tho, as the primary reason me visiting that shop was coz he was notorious for suspension works with certificates pasted all over his office walls from race techs/ohlins/ktm/sbk from tuning to suspension courses. Guys who do track days all go to him for susp setups.
But then again, hey what do I know right?
It could be a shady turnaround for a quick buck over a customer that's easily decievable.
Don't wish to ill think, but Can't rule that out.
I reckon u see me using the word 'shop' alot in my post and nothing about 'yea, I'll troubleshoot it myself / work on it'. Here in sg, it's downright illegal to be repairing ur vehicles by urself. Many still practice it, but behind the authorities. Almost any advise here on this forum translate to cash going out. Lols not complaining tho. But Ive spent close to 2 grand SGD just eliminating the possibilities.
Thanks for keeping up tho. Would be so clueless without your support and responses. Regret not being part of this forum earlier tbh