zxr handling enhancement

[Panther]

Im looking at making cornering better on the zxr and ive heard that having a higher back end can improve things (moto gp styles). Can anyone enlighten me on this?

[Satch]

hey there

well there are a few options, the A models came out in a SP or sport option, these had a real good back shock which was fully adjustable, sort of like a car coilover if you can picture, have you thought of one of these?

[Panther]

Well my zxr is a C model....any options there?

[Satch]

yeah there are! that SP shock will go straight into a C model no problems at all, and its easy to jack it up,

alternatively the gsxr 250 shocks fit and are said to ride better but there no higher! will this do you, or do you want the high look aswell?

[Panther]

I am really keen to have the sporty look to my zxr as well as the improved handling

[Satch]

Well then about the last suggestion i have is An RGV 250 back shock, theyve got good characteristics and will lift your pretty ass a nice amount!

Id reccomend that, wont cost much from a wrecker or ill give you one ;-)

[Panther]

So what handling differences can i expect from a higher back end?

How much higher will the rgv shock make my zxr?

[Satch]

well i think youl find with the higher tail it might feel a bit odd at first but once your used to it youll find it really drops into the corners alot easier, and will feel more "nimble"

[Satch]

So what handling differences can i expect from a higher back end?

How much higher will the rgv shock make my zxr?

Oh yeah

and itll probably lift the back by about 2 inches or more, but then they are for a lighter bike so not the best option if your going to do alot of 2 up riding, or if your just a fatass

[Mental Trousers]

Before you go spending money the best way to find out what raising the back will do is to either wind up the rear shock preload so the bike doesn't sag as much when you get on it or lift the forks through the tripple clamps a little. Either way, get someone who knows what they're doing to give you a hand to start with. And just do things a little at a time, ie lifting the forks a couple of mm's then test ride. Be careful cos lifting them too much has very bad effects (hence get someone who knows what they're doing to help)

[Panther]

I'm not really that confident taking pillions, im more keen on making my biker better for the track so i can follow in my forefathers footsteps, or should i say racing boots.

[Panther]

thanks for that,
the preload at the back has been wound right up already, it didnt make that much difference as the shock is pretty poked and its time for an upgrade, leaking all over the place.

[Satch]

forefathers?

[Panther]

Yeah, you know your older relatives, not really the same as foreskin even though it sounds like it and i bet thats what you were thinking of.

but seriously in your opinion is the rgv the best shock to go with?

[Satch]

Well in my humble opinion, and if your on a budget as most people here tend to be, id go for that as it requires no other modification and wont cost much

if uv got some coin behind you tho go for something aftermarket