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Ya, I cut my spacers 1 1/4 inches and followed Sean's video exactly. Don't think it is bottoming out. Really think it has something to do with the front brakes but can't figure out what it is. It is driving me crazy! :confused2:

I put the front wheel up against the garage wall and did the push/pull on the handle bars and their was no sound. I even balanced myself on the bike and jumped up and down on the foot pegs compressing the suspension and did not hear the sound. It only happens when the front brake is...

Too much fork oil or too much brake fluid?I could have messed either one up I guess...I've done dumber things then that! Would that cause a noise though?

Actually I am running progressives and I noticed the sound after I completed the install. Didn't notice if there was the sound before I put the new springs and 1 inch lowering kit in, so I am not sure if it was there before or not. Only had the bike for a few weeks. Thought at first that I...

Another quick question guys. When I push on my handle bars and compress the forks by holding the front brakes I hear a faint thud or clunk. Is in normal to hear that sound. Don't think it is the forks or the steering bearings. Pretty sure the faint sound is coming from the front brakes. I...

Wow! Thanks for all the replies guys. Really appreciate the quick responses and detailed answers.

Probably a simple question for you experienced vmax owners...I upgraded to a progressive spring up front and when I put everything back together and reinstalled the front brakes I noticed that before the calipers went on, the front wheel spun very easily, but once I slid the calipers back on...

Thanks guys for answering what I am sure some people just smiled and shook their heads at. I'll just clean up the excess oil and move on. Much appreciated.

Okay, I guess I should have mentioned that there is a K&N filter in there...could that be filter oil?

This is surely a newbie question but that's okay cause I'm a newbie:biglaugh: Anyway, I for the first time opened up the airbox on a my newly purchased 97 Max and I found that the filter was splashed with a red oily liquid and a puddle of the stuff had formed in the corner of the airbox...