front fork bottom'd out

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SlowMow
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Lately taking corners is a bit shaky to the point where I don't feel comfortable anymore.
The handlebars are shaking at a certain rpm range but that is common issue with this engine block.
and when going of the trottle , in between the 80 to 60 km/h range the handle bars also shake very heavily
other than that , f.e. going 50km/h I can let go of the handlebars and the bike goes straight.
things I've done sofar to figure out what is wrong:

- had front wheel checked for unbalance by the shop who installed the new tires ( running on BT46's) ==> was fixed.
- checked for play in the front wheel bearings ==> feel no play
- checked for play in the stem bearing ==> feel no play

I think the forks might need servicing and/or new springs as I put a strap around the inner fork tubes to see how far they go in
and I'm almost at the maximum travel there ( and they drop very easy)
travel indicator with white stap

Forks are not leaking so I'm wondering if changing fork oil and/or springs would be a good way forward
Any advice here is more than welcome.

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