Do the forks lock? Suspension build?

[adelii]

I tried to lock forks like any other bike but key doesnt turn. Is there a trick? am i doing it wrong?

What are you guys doing for suspension? looking to get the suspension a lot tighter. rebuild? im a big dude at 230 lbs. want to get some of the slop out of bike.

[BA80]

The front wheel hast to be turned to the sop to get the lock to engage. I have to wiggle my forks a bit to get it to lock.

There are 2 positions for the key when you do lock it. 1 click is lock only, 2 clicks is lock with park lights. Don't go 2 clicks and leave it parked to go to the lake for the weekend. Don't ask me how I know that.

[DiverRay]

What are you guys doing for suspension? looking to get the suspension a lot tighter. rebuild? im a big dude at 230 lbs. want to get some of the slop out of bike.

Start with the fork oil, change for new. I think you have air caps on the '79, but I'm not sure. If so, put about 12 to 15psi. A TKat fork brace is a MUST, tkat.com IIRC is the site. Rear shocks, there is a Honda air version that seems to work well. A search on "rear shocks" should bring up the threads.
DO NOT forget the steering head bearings! Inspect and re-grease or replace as needed. I'm also 230, but I ride the 1980 Special so I know it's a bit different.

[adelii]

Where are you guys buying head bearing and fork seals? im going to buy all the parts first and make sure i have them before replacing everything.

Can the rears be rebuilt or beefed up?

hows your bike after working on suspension? since we are both 230 and all

[jetmechmarty]

Custom springs will tighten it up. I got mine at Traxxion Dynamics. I'm over 230 lbs and mine is very nicely transformed. I added Race-Tech emulators as well.