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I have a 2006 Kawai 1600 Nomad that I just had the steering bearing and front fork springs replaced for a thumping noise everytime I hit a slight bump in the road. This thump became a thud and felt like the springs were bottoming out but I know this could not be at 10KM per hour. The problem was not repaired. Please help.

  • lenj1 Jun 30, 2011

    I am not sure but I assume the shop should have changed the oil when they changed the spring in the shocks. I specifically asked for this but I am not sure at all if they did.

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It sounds like the fork sliders might not be doing their job as far as shock absorbtion. How is the oil in the forks?

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