GL1800 rides like a hardtail

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WOAH Redeyes!!!!! I'll betcha it is a plugged hole or dirt somewhere.I'd go over the forks myself, start to finish before I took my bike anywhere! I hope you figure it out! Good luck, jimsjinx

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jimsjinx wrote:

WOAH Redeyes!!!!! I'll betcha it is a plugged hole or dirt somewhere.I'd go over the forks myself, start to finish before I took my bike anywhere! I hope you figure it out! Good luck, jimsjinx

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I hope you are right,the dealer said it could be a blockage of some kind,Or the worst case senerio either way they have to tear her apart.....

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The antidive valve piston is most likely stuck.

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yeah - may wanna take a peek here for some good thoughts on the 1800's anti-dive issues.
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum9/76953.html

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satan wrote:

yeah - may wanna take a peek here for some good thoughts on the 1800's anti-dive issues.
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum9/76953.html

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I tried the 2 "o" rings to no avail.....

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The anti dive valve is probably stuck and will have to be taken off and freed up. I don't see $900 or even $350 for that. There is a spacer I have seen on ebay to disable the anti dive. Also make sure the left front caliper is not dragging since it is what causes the anti dive to activate.

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I had the same problem and made a spacer to disable the antidive valve. The o ring fix only helps to push the piston back if it is NOT STUCK.

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Do it yourself, you got all the help you need right here

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Hey Redeyes... I'm near Denver; I'll lend a hand





... Denver , CO though...