Springer fork question

[oimakoi]

Is the spring in the springer fork on these 53 SD models supposed to be stiff? There is no movement/bounce when i ride it and even when i purposely push down the front end holding it by the handlebar near the stem then pushing it down...no bounce whatsoever...

 

[wheelbender6]

Try some lube on the bolt that is surrounded by the spring. The fork should move with moderate pressure on the handle bars.

 

[Mark Johnston]

Maybe the pivot bolt is frozen?