Better ride now

[geraldlanc]

After deleting the anti dive valve and installing an Avon Chrome tire up front, the ride is much improved. Really like the Avon.

Gerald

[rhino 2]

After deleting the anti dive valve and installing an Avon Chrome tire up front, the ride is much improved. Really like the Avon.

Gerald

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[cScjhb]

I disabled my anti-dive valve a few weeks ago and also noticed improved ride. I know the ADV is activated by brake fluid pressure from the rear brakes but the ride seems better even when not using the rear brakes. Don't know why. Maybe just my imagination. But the bumps don't feel so jarring..... Jim

[paws]

Question:

So.. the anti-dive valve was activated at the manufacturer?

The ride has been pretty good until fairly recently…

What would have changed about the anti-dive valve to make the decision to deactivate it?

Or was it something else that has changed to make the anti-dive valve begin to create an unwanted affect?

[cScjhb]

Question:

So.. the anti-dive valve was activated at the manufacturer?

The ride has been pretty good until fairly recently…

What would have changed about the anti-dive valve to make the decision to deactivate it?

Or was it something else that has changed to make the anti-dive valve begin to create an unwanted affect?

Here's my understanding of the ADV. Those more knowledgeable, feel free to correct me. The ADV is designed to keep a Goldwing level when hard braking occurs. It keeps the front from diving and allowing the rear wheel to get light (or doing a "stoppy"). It is not as important to have on a trike due to the added weight on the rear wheels. The rear brake fluid closes the ADV when high pressure is detected -via- a secondary master cylinder. This causes the left front fork to become rigid in hard braking situations. Then all the bumps are transferred directly to the handlebars. I have heard that the ADV can become stuck which effectively eliminates movement of the front suspension. Disabling the ADV consists of just putting a spacer in the valve which causes it to remain open all the time. It's literally a 10 minute job..... Jim

[paws]

Jim, thanks for this explanation… very easy to understand.