GP 200 suspension

[tonyprue]

Hi, just recently bought my first GP, do they all ride like they are on solid tyres with no suspension at all? My Li and SX are a much better ride, don't feel every bump and hole in the road. Would a fork refurb kit help or do I need different front dampers, any ideas would help as it is getting to the stage where I find it impossible to ride any distance as it plays my back up!

[Wack]

Check tyre pressures first, but it may have had uprated fork springs fitted and a firmer rear shock?

[tonyprue]

Have set tyre pressures according to Stickys manual(only about a pound out) but still the same, will take a look at fork springs and try another rear shock.

Thanks

[tonyprue]

Hi

Anybody know if the bolts through the front fork pivot arms come in different lengths? I have found that mine when tightened actually lock the arms so they can not move up and down hence the solid suspension!!

Thanks

[Storkfoot]

That should not happen. You need to strip the fork links out and see what is going on.

[Toddy]

That should not happen. You need to strip the fork links out and see what is going on.

+1

[nickw]

Sounds like the spacer caps have not been put in
http://www.scooterrestorations.com/lamb ... pacer-cap/

[Markpm]

+1 on the spacers/shims
The boots may be bowed in slightly caused by someone trying to hammer old links out

Ps the gp does handle very different to a series 3 I would say

[tonyprue]

Thanks people, get my SX through test then I will have a look, will report later.