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Disable or remove anti-dive units -- one answer..

Baatfam

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Something for those considering replacing anti-dive units with block off plates.

When I got my bike the anti-dive unites were replaced with block off plates.
After I rebuilt my suspension, progressive springs, new seals and bushings, actual oil inside, etc., I put the block off plates back on...
Now the ride was very, very harsh...:confused:

A little research indicated the problem was with the block off plates blocking the oil flow...
In effect, it was like having the anti-dive engaged at all times...

I could have made new, thicker plates with a relief to allow the oil to flow, but I found an easier method.
Thanks to TheCafeKid, I obtained some old anti-dive units, cleaned them, painted them, block off the line connection and bleeder, and TaDA!....working suspension...

Just in the garage the difference is quite noticeable...I'll be going for a ride in a couple hours to check it out...

Pics of the new addition...
antidive_1.jpg


antidive_2.jpg
 
And just for the curious....
I plugged the brake line and bleeder valve holes with ACE Hardware plastic body panel fasteners...

fasteners.jpg
 
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