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Brett

10th July 2006, 20:01

texmo

10th July 2006, 20:28

I have 5 rings showing on the preload for my forks what do you mean "the preload on the springs is set 5 clicks in from the hardest damper" and my rear shock is on 8 which I found is best for me.

Brett

10th July 2006, 20:44

5 clicks - wind it all the way in, and back it off 5 clicks.

N4CR

10th July 2006, 23:41

I have 3 on the front showing and have NO problems what so ever have had fork oil done on it a while ago as well. I'm 70-75kg or so too.. mines a harder setting.. weird. Never lost the front apart from massive corrugations where anything would slide. Rear is slightly not hard enough i'm going to adjust it again but it's roughly 2/3rds the way down for spring preload (A model shock.. blew my C model one hahah).

P.s. don't forget your compression rebound adjuster (I think) on bottom left fork I think mines on 6-7 max is 8 from memory. That's why it's so hard to stoppie my bike but it will compress when it needs to.. just about all the way down.

placidfemme

11th July 2006, 10:21

any suggestions for someone who weighs... between 45-48kg's?

N4CR

11th July 2006, 10:39

any suggestions for someone who weighs... between 45-48kg's?
Get a pushbike :lol:

Hmm... try about 6 to 8 lines showing, screw the preload I think it is down to the same level as the shocks.. usually works fine from what I can tell haha.

I can't tell you what to use for rear shock as I never adjusted a C model one before. Use about 5 clicks from minimum on the bottom left shock screw adjuster (tiny little movable disc).

When I get time i'll drop that kras tube off for ya :) and I can show you what to adjust stuff to if you get stuck.. just been a bit bus and a bit broke lately lol.

placidfemme

11th July 2006, 10:41

Get a pushbike :lol:

Hmm... try about 6 to 8 lines showing, screw the preload I think it is down to the same level as the shocks.. usually works fine from what I can tell haha.

I can't tell you what to use for rear shock as I never adjusted a C model one before. Use about 5 clicks from minimum on the bottom left shock screw adjuster (tiny little movable disc).

When I get time i'll drop that kras tube off for ya :) and I can show you what to adjust stuff to if you get stuck.. just been a bit bus and a bit broke lately lol.

lol at moment my ZXR is a pushbike :(

Thanks for the advice though :) I won't be getting my bike back until I've paid for the brake disc's, pads, indicators and compliance/rego. I don't want it sitting at home all day with no one watching it, so the bike shop has agreed to store it for free while I save up for the work...

GR81

11th July 2006, 10:51

any suggestions for someone who weighs... between 45-48kg's?
have a big mac! :D

placidfemme

11th July 2006, 10:57

have a big mac! :D

lol tried that.... binge eating doesn't help me much... I've been on body build shakes for about 5+ months now... doesn't help me put on weight... but helps me hold it at a stable amount (havn't dropped below 44kg's since I've been on the shakes... so thats all good... don't think I'll ever be a fat bastard :()

GR81

11th July 2006, 11:03

i have the shakes too... should really cut back on the Johnnie Walker :(

Brett

11th July 2006, 19:56

any suggestions for someone who weighs... between 45-48kg's?
I woud be more than happy to hook you up with a copy of the service book. Look at the table, work out how you like to ride and play with the settings from there. Depends heaps on how you like to ride etc IMO.

texmo

12th July 2006, 12:47

5 clicks - wind it all the way in, and back it off 5 clicks.
What are you winding?

Two Smoker

12th July 2006, 18:05

What are you winding?

Sounds like to me the rebound dampening...

texmo

12th July 2006, 18:21

Sounds like to me the rebound dampening...
Shall I slap you when I next see you or do you want a warning?
Are you coming to the next round at manfeild?

Brett

12th July 2006, 21:57

Sounds like to me the rebound dampening...

Correct - Rebound dampener.

Brett

12th July 2006, 21:58

Shall I slap you when I next see you or do you want a warning?
Are you coming to the next round at manfeild?

Is your bike fixed yet texmo? What was it that ended up being bust?

texmo

12th July 2006, 22:16

Correct - Rebound dampener.
oh what sorry chris though you were taking the piss.

my bike had to much oil in it.

Brett

13th July 2006, 19:15

Lines that I am talking about are fork spring preload.

texmo

13th July 2006, 19:21

When you say lines are you speaking of the circles on the fork preload??? I know what that is but what are you clicking 5 back?

Two Smoker

14th July 2006, 18:06

When you say lines are you speaking of the circles on the fork preload??? I know what that is but what are you clicking 5 back?

The 5 clicks back are the rebound dampening settings... i think i need to slap you boy... And nah wont make it down to Manfield... but might need you to pick me up some fairings down there...

rookie

15th July 2006, 00:25

I decided to start playing with some settings for my suspension, and DAMN did i find a sweet spot. So if there are any 80-90 kg guys out there riding ZXR's, why not set the following and give it a try?

My forks are set to the 4th line, the preload on the springs is set 5 clicks in from the hardest damper and the back shock is set on 6.

I took it out for a bit of a cane, and i was just blown away by the improvement, i can now get right down to the edge of the tyre and the bike feels solid and predictable.

The front is more rigid and reactive, but seems to also be more direct and agile.

Man you guys seem to know wats goin on soooo....

this is my first bike so im not sure wat to adjust or how. What i do know is that the previous owner neglected the bike and was clueless about riding.:brick:

My prob is that when i wana have fun, the rear can get a bit nasty and feels like the tyre is flat:crazy: ...after a short investigation i found that the rear shock is set to 1 (the softest i guess). Anyways this does not feel good at all and doesnt inspire alot of confidence when getting the bike "over".

I know that the front shocks are adjustable but am unsure wat to turn and wat exactly i'd be adjusting. I also dont have a service manual which doesnt help:scratch:

anyways any help much appreciated

sexy beast

15th July 2006, 00:36

all this sounds good. i have been wanting to know a bit more about adjusting the suspensions. coz right now when i hae the bike standing and im sitting on it, only my toes touch the ground...one of my mates adjusted the rear susp but still needs some more i'd say...i weigh about 80kgs....any tips?

sexy beast

15th July 2006, 00:37

but am unsure wat to turn and wat exactly i'd be adjusting

same here!!!

texmo

15th July 2006, 01:40

The 5 clicks back are the rebound dampening settings... i think i need to slap you boy... And nah wont make it down to Manfield... but might need you to pick me up some fairings down there...
PM sent.:doobey: :doobey:

Brett

15th July 2006, 11:24

Man you guys seem to know wats goin on soooo....

this is my first bike so im not sure wat to adjust or how. What i do know is that the previous owner neglected the bike and was clueless about riding.:brick:

My prob is that when i wana have fun, the rear can get a bit nasty and feels like the tyre is flat:crazy: ...after a short investigation i found that the rear shock is set to 1 (the softest i guess). Anyways this does not feel good at all and doesnt inspire alot of confidence when getting the bike "over".

I know that the front shocks are adjustable but am unsure wat to turn and wat exactly i'd be adjusting. I also dont have a service manual which doesnt help:scratch:

anyways any help much appreciated

Rear shock needs to be hardened up, generally anywhere from about 5 through to the hardest...7 i think (can't be bothered looking). Play around with the front settings bit, see the photos that i attached.

The first photo shows theback shock, adjust that be levering it around to the setting position you prefer...

The second photo shows where you adjust the fork compression rebound adjuster. The little brown flat head scew driver looking bit is where you turn to adjust the rebound.

The third photo shows where to adjust the rebound damper (adjust with flat head screw driver. and fork spring preload (use a spanner to adjust to show lines. The more lines showing, the harder the preload.Make sure that both are equal or you could end up with a bitch of a bike to control).

General rule, the harder, faster and windier you ride, the stiffer you want the bike to be. Works for me anywho.

If you want, sometime pop over to my place, and i will burn you a copy of the manual. Helps a fair bit.

rookie

15th July 2006, 17:08

Rear shock needs to be hardened up, generally anywhere from about 5 through to the hardest...7 i think (can't be bothered looking). Play around with the front settings bit, see the photos that i attached.

The first photo shows theback shock, adjust that be levering it around to the setting position you prefer...[QUOTE=Brett]

yea i thought so but i had difficulty getting leverage to make the damn thing turn!

[QUOTE=Brett]The second photo shows where you adjust the fork compression rebound adjuster. The little brown flat head scew driver looking bit is where you turn to adjust the rebound.

The third photo shows where to adjust the rebound damper (adjust with flat head screw driver. and fork spring preload (use a spanner to adjust to show lines. The more lines showing, the harder the preload.Make sure that both are equal or you could end up with a bitch of a bike to control).

General rule, the harder, faster and windier you ride, the stiffer you want the bike to be. Works for me anywho.[QUOTE=Brett]

ok cheers

[QUOTE=Brett]If you want, sometime pop over to my place, and i will burn you a copy of the manual. Helps a fair bit.

yea man awesome...any excuse for a ride...will have to get the front back together as i was strengthening some cracks in the front fairing.

rookie

16th July 2006, 18:23

cheers for the help Brett. Got the bike back together around 4pm and went for a quick ride, flicking it around a bit.

Bike is MUCH more responsive!

Also picked up a new HJC helmet yesterday which really showed its worth over my previous $60 2nd hand item - you really get what you pay for.

Anyways...GREAT FORUM cheers guys

Brett

18th July 2006, 20:56

N4CR

18th July 2006, 23:47

I just readjusted my rear for the 2nd time tonight. Lets just say if you have an older 'big cog' style A model (and late model gixxers and other stuff has them) shock watch your fingers. Ouch.... don't slip hehe.
Mine takes alot of force.

It has made the bike tip in a bit quicker (just what all you following me wanted to hear ;) ) and makes it feel like a k5 gixxer 600 in terms of height. Well that feeling of being on a plank of wood/saw horse. I'm a bit unsure about cornering so far it might be to hard and slide easy but smooth high speed stuff it sits like a rail now, just what i've always wanted since riding a 7R. I'll have a better go in the carpark tomorrow and see, takes a bit of adjusting to get confidence back.