Suspension 58 BX Sphere on XMs
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3/3/99
58 BX Sphere on XMs
Several mentions of the BX spheres - my only experience of such on XMs has been appalling - a real
wallowing disaster and not to be recommended - I suggest you try looking elsewhere for the faults, and/
or get the sphere pressures checked. Here in the London (England) area, everyone I know who tried
BX spheres has now changed back again.
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Front Suspension Spheres
I, like many others it seems, am not totally happy with the ride comfort on the XM, even after having the
spheres recharged. If the Hydractive is not working as it should , the ride quality is totally unacceptable,
and as you know if any fault in the system at detected by the Hydractive computer then 'sport' mode is
automatically engaged.
While sorting the faults (in much the same way as John Davidson, August issue) a temporary solution
was to fit BX 500cc front spheres. They are a tight fit in the space provided, but isn't this the norm for our
marque? As mentioned by Andy Burnett these give a very soft ride in 'automatic' but in 'sport' gives a
very pleasant ride. In fact I've decided to keep them fitted in favour of the originals, although some would
say it is a touch too soft, but personally I prefer this. It sends my two children to sleep quicker when
travelling, which has to be a plus point to any family man! (Thanks to Kevin B Spruce and the CCC)
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