Very little travel on Suntour XCM V3 fork

I've just bought a Jamis Durango Sport 2012 which has come fitted with a Suntour XCM V3 fork (the Jamis and Evans sites say it comes with a RST Blaze TNL fork, but I definitely have Suntour on mine).
My problem is that there doesn't seem to be much travel in the fork, the preload is set to minimum and the lock out is off but putting my entire weight on the fork moves it less than half way down. Is this something that I can fix (and if so, what would you suggest that I do?) or do I just have to live with it until I can afford to replace it?
Thanks,
Andy
My problem is that there doesn't seem to be much travel in the fork, the preload is set to minimum and the lock out is off but putting my entire weight on the fork moves it less than half way down. Is this something that I can fix (and if so, what would you suggest that I do?) or do I just have to live with it until I can afford to replace it?
Thanks,
Andy
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What's that in mm/inches? The Suntour forks I used to have supposedly had 80mm of travel, but around 100 - 120mm of exposed stanchion when they were unloaded: it's not safe to assume that the entire stanchion can be made to disappear into the fork lowers. They should move a bit though - mine certainly did.
XM-057 rigid 29er
Remove the tie after though as they can trap dirt under them and MAY scratch your stanchion.
EDIT: Though to be fair you shouldn't be able to bottom out the forks just by pushing down on them/riding. The last bit of travel you only discover in those "brown trouser" moments
Thanks.
Greyville enterprises 8)
I'm feeling less bad about the fork following your responses, but will try to check what you've all suggested.
Andy
I can't wait to change them for some rockshox recons or rebas
I've just thrown some in the bin but kept the lowers as they might make a useful jig for truing wheel.
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
Get an entry level air fork, problem solved. Infinately adjustable without resorting to trying out different strength springs. Like tyres, just pump up as hard or as soft as needed for someone of your weight. Suntour Epicons can be had for less than £150. Quite a lot lighter at 1.6kg too.