Wannabe '98-'99 GSX-R750 SRAD owner

[nzmikey]

The link ratio curve on the S-Rad is truly HORRID. It gets its way into about one third of its stroke and from thereon in it moves the shock shaft so far and therefore so fast for any given rear axle movement that its almost in a state of semi hydraulic lock. This is the very first thing to address with this model

If I ever make it down to NP I will be sure to get in contact with ya & get you to sort mine out ... ( sounds like a good excuse for a road trip me thinks ) .... but in saying that I have never even had the SAG set up

[SMOKEU]

The link ratio curve on the S-Rad is truly HORRID. It gets its way into about one third of its stroke and from thereon in it moves the shock shaft so far and therefore so fast for any given rear axle movement that its almost in a state of semi hydraulic lock. This is the very first thing to address with this model

What's the link ratio curve? (serious question, I have an SRAD).

[2smokes]

I've owned an injected srad for ever. Other bikes have come and gone but I will never sell it. Yes it has some bugs but that's part of the adventure of the journey. They were sports bike of the year back in the day.
Check fuel tank for rust (water can sit in a pocket behind pump assy)
Make sure it shifts nice through all gears
Check condition of radiator
Look for cracks in the rear subframe if it has a pack rack

Buy one that's mechanically sound, if the fairing is a bit shabby you can get a pingaling set for about five hundy off ebay.

Enjoy it for what it is

[nzmikey]

I've owned an injected srad for ever. Other bikes have come and gone but I will never sell it. Yes it has some bugs but that's part of the adventure of the journey. They were sports bike of the year back in the day.
Check fuel tank for rust (water can sit in a pocket behind pump assy)
Make sure it shifts nice through all gears
Check condition of radiator
Look for cracks in the rear subframe if it has a pack rack

Buy one that's mechanically sound, if the fairing is a bit shabby you can get a pingaling set for about five hundy off ebay.

Enjoy it for what it is

..... YUS ... another on the road ( still ) ... Superbike of 99 !

[Nausea]

Yes, I got my bike licence in mid '97 and the SRAD was the halo bike until the R1 came along... I've always loved both but over time especially the SRAD.

I also love cafe racers & have gone & bought a GB500 (Paulo's old one I think) so will tinker with that for a while & perhaps look for an SRAD a to join it a bit later

[SVboy]

What's the link ratio curve? (serious question, I have an SRAD).

I believe it is the suspension knuckle/cushion lever ratio of movt vs the shock shaft ratio of movt.

[SMOKEU]

I believe it is the suspension knuckle/cushion lever ratio of movt vs the shock shaft ratio of movt.

Does an Ohlins shock fix it? What does it mean in real terms of rideability for the average road rider?

[SVboy]

Does an Ohlins shock fix it? What does it mean in real terms of rideability for the average road rider?

Outside my experience to answer you. I believe Robert Taylor has a solution for S-Rads-perhaps involving revaling and re-springing the oem shock. Perhaps Yoshi or similar produced a re-engineered knuckle? In terms of how it could affect you-Sounds like agressive use of the suspension could lead to possible hydraulic lock or loss of damping control!

[MSTRS:Me]

Does an Ohlins shock fix it? What does it mean in real terms of rideability for the average road rider?

In real terms, for the average rider riding their SRAD on the road, it means a waste of money.
I consider myself an average rider.
For trackdays I ride in the medium class and I've ridden my old SRAD some 60,00kms all up.
The OEM shock was fine for all of that.

BUT...take your SRAD racing -definitely upgrade. Would be stupid not to.
Same for any bike really...

[SMOKEU]

The bike came with an Ohlins shock in the back, so just as well. I do need to get it set up for my weight though, and it could probably do with a service. Anyone know a rough price for that?

[BigAl]

The bike came with an Ohlins shock in the back, so just as well. I do need to get it set up for my weight though, and it could probably do with a service. Anyone know a rough price for that?

Give RT a call, $500 should go a long way towards it.