I have a new 2010 RZ120-3 with a DLR Lefty. Although I love the overall feel of the bike and the travel, the front fork seems to want to bottom out almost all the time even when hitting the smallest drops (2 feet or less) or when hitting a log-over. And when it pops back, it seems to hit the top also. I think I am hearing metal on metal.
I had the pressure set exactly for my weight, and it was pretty bad, I could bottom it out without even being on the bike. Went to my LBS to get it checked out and he recommended to "put more air in it". I put an extra 10 lbs in , then 20. Rode this weekend, in around 45 degree weather. Same problem. I have 20 lbs. more air in it now and my sag is now no where close to where it should be. Try to climb anything steep and the front end comes right off the ground.
Is there an inherent issue with this fork that I am not aware of ? If so, is that a warranty issue? I have had the bike for only a couple of months. My son has an RZ120-2 with a PBR on it, and I could jump it off a 2 story building without bottoming it out.
Any ideas? Thanks
I had the pressure set exactly for my weight, and it was pretty bad, I could bottom it out without even being on the bike. Went to my LBS to get it checked out and he recommended to "put more air in it". I put an extra 10 lbs in , then 20. Rode this weekend, in around 45 degree weather. Same problem. I have 20 lbs. more air in it now and my sag is now no where close to where it should be. Try to climb anything steep and the front end comes right off the ground.
Is there an inherent issue with this fork that I am not aware of ? If so, is that a warranty issue? I have had the bike for only a couple of months. My son has an RZ120-2 with a PBR on it, and I could jump it off a 2 story building without bottoming it out.
Any ideas? Thanks