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    NOOB2VFRS New Member

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    Anyone ever rebuild a set themselves......Mine are shot i think....I can pick the front of the bike up by the front stay and the bike moves up about 4" before it tries to move the front wheel
     


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    Sounds like your springs are shot, and probably fluid as well. At the very very least, I would add new aftermarket springs, and fresh fluid. Check the seals to make sure they don't need replacement either.
     


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    What is a good kind of aftermarket ones to get....
     


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