Otherwise known as suspension re-valving, a fork revalve is a process that involves adjusting and fine-tuning the internal valving components of a motorcycle’s front suspension forks. The purpose of a fork revalve is to optimize the damping characteristics of the fork so that the bike better suits the rider’s preferences and riding style, as well as the terrain conditions where they ride.
Within the suspension fork of a motorcycle, there are several valving components. Some of these include the damping cartridges, pistons, and shims. These components dictate how the fork will respond to different types of impacts, such as jumps, bumps, and uneven terrain.
The factory settings for these valving components are designed to provide a generalized balance between different riding conditions. As a result, they may not perfectly match your preferences or the specific demands of the terrain you ride on.
When you have a fork revalve done on your bike and adjust your fork according to your preferences, this can lead to many benefits. For example, a fork revalve can lead to improved comfort and control, a customized ride feel, enhanced overall performance, and a longer lifespan for your bike and its internal components.
The fork revalve process requires specific expertise and extensive knowledge of suspension dynamics. Talk to us at Art of War Suspension Technologies if you want to do a fork revalve on your bike. We can tell you more about what this process involves.