rebuilt forks have a question

[bbsf2]

Hey all. I have been getting the good ol kat ready for the warmer weather, and today me and my friend rebuilt the forks, because both seals were leaking. Went without a hitch, but I have a couple of questions that hopefully can be answered. When I say rebuilt,i replaced the seal, dust seal, and new fluid, I used AMSOIL 10 weight shock thearpy fluid. (worked great on my 750) The front end is now MUCH stiffer and i mean much stiffer then before. With the adjusters on the top, the more you screw it in=? Tighter or looser suspension? Right now, I have them both at 4 lines showing. Also, are the factory springs progressive springs, because as you go farther down the spring, the coils get closer together. Thank you all in advance, without this forum, I would have gotten nowhere!!
craig

[wfrpalm]

I have 1990 1100 that I bought brand new a I think it is a great bike.
The owners manual states that turning the adjuster clockwise will increase preload and counter clockwise will decrease preload, it also states that 4 is the factory setting. The repair manual states the springs are installed with the smaller pitch on the top. Hope this helps you out.

[Black_peter]

Shouldn't matter where the tighter coils go, top or bottom. How easy was it to replace the top cap of the fork? If it was pretty easy then maybe a clogged up oil port?
If the screw is preload then back it out all the way and if they are still stiff you have something blocking the oil.

[bbsf2]

Alright thanks!! Ill give it a try today since we have 8 inches of snow and I have nothing better to do!
craig