Is it the gixxer or me?

[KS34]

I have a GSX-R 750K6, when going through reasonably fast corners (I have only noticed this on right handers) the bike turns in the front-end(clip-ons/wheel) toward the apex. I first noticed at a trackday at Taupo and I was on a warn set of original tyres and I thought this maybe the problem, but I have just put a fresh set of pilot power 2ct's on and no difference. All suspension settings etc are untouched. Any info would be greatfully taken on board.

[Deano]

I have a GSX-R 750K6, when going through reasonably fast corners (I have only noticed this on right handers) the bike turns in the front-end(clip-ons/wheel) toward the apex. I first noticed at a trackday at Taupo and I was on a warn set of original tyres and I thought this maybe the problem, but I have just put a fresh set of pilot power 2ct's on and no difference. All suspension settings etc are untouched. Any info would be greatfully taken on board.

Has it been dropped ? Twisted or bent forks ?

Are the front and rear ends aligned ?

Is it only this bike or others you have noticed it on ?

[jimbo600]

I'm guessing its probably you mate as the K6 750 handles very sweetly indeed. However you might want to check the obvious like is the rear wheel straight, (measure it and don't rely on the markers on the swing arm) and check alignment. If you want to swap bikes for 10mins or so (I have a K6 600) to see if you feel the same on mine then we can hook up in the hutt at some stage.

[KS34]

Cheers guys will check all that, I have not noticed it on other bikes at speed, my friend has a 05 rsvr factory and I noticed a similar feeling at very low speed but not higher speeds. The bike has not been dropped or bent in any way,and I might just take you up on that jimbo600, will report back soon..

[cowpoos]

I'm guessing its probably you mate as the K6 750 handles very sweetly indeed. However you might want to check the obvious like is the rear wheel straight, (measure it and don't rely on the markers on the swing arm) and check alignment. If you want to swap bikes for 10mins or so (I have a K6 600) to see if you feel the same on mine then we can hook up in the hutt at some stage.

yep alingnment...I think Jimbo's on to it...measure from swing arm pivot to rear wheel axle...and see what difference is.

I measured a K7 thou recently and it was 2mm out if going by the indent guides on the swing arm.

and take jimbo up on his offer..top bloke!!

[skelstar]

You're lucky you found two of the warmest friendliest guys on KB in the Wgtn region, not wankers like the rest of them. They love singing 'Kumbaya' while lubing their chains and rarely make enemies at the racetrack.

[Deano]

They love singing 'Kumbaya' while lubing their chains and rarely make enemies at the racetrack.

Wasn't it a Killers song, something about February ?

[Robert Taylor]

I have a GSX-R 750K6, when going through reasonably fast corners (I have only noticed this on right handers) the bike turns in the front-end(clip-ons/wheel) toward the apex. I first noticed at a trackday at Taupo and I was on a warn set of original tyres and I thought this maybe the problem, but I have just put a fresh set of pilot power 2ct's on and no difference. All suspension settings etc are untouched. Any info would be greatfully taken on board.

There is also an issue with the high speed rebound valving on these forks and we have developed a mod that gives a huge improvement and allows the bike to hold a line more readily.

[Kendog]

I have never noticed this on mine, but I may not be cornering at the speed required to show this.

[Pussy]

There is also an issue with the high speed rebound valving on these forks and we have developed a mod that gives a huge improvement and allows the bike to hold a line more readily.

I can vouch for the rebound modification.....night and day difference.
Might also be worth checking alignment. I know of a K7 GSX-R750 that is having a few handling issues (not the two in my shed)...feels weird. Guys like Steve Bridge or Smythe and Yates can measure a bike up in very short time and identify mis-alignment

[driftn]

I'm guessing its probably you mate as the K6 750 handles very sweetly indeed. However you might want to check the obvious like is the rear wheel straight, (measure it and don't rely on the markers on the swing arm) and check alignment. If you want to swap bikes for 10mins or so (I have a K6 600) to see if you feel the same on mine then we can hook up in the hutt at some stage.

Hey Jimbo my 750 is feeling a bit funny too maybe we could swap bikes.
For a week or so.

[jimbo600]

Hey Jimbo my 750 is feeling a bit funny too maybe we could swap bikes.
For a week or so.

No need to mate. It's definitely the bike. Have you tried a different hair do?

[KS34]

everything on the bike seems pretty much aligned (as far as I can check), one thing I did notice while checking the bike was a dark band, like a rub about 10mm wide around pretty much the entire circumference of the front tyre sidewall (rightside if you are on the bike), can't see anything that would rub only thing I can think of is when they fitted the tyre, I'll put some chalk on it before I go out next time and see what happens.

[cowpoos]

everything on the bike seems pretty much aligned (as far as I can check), one thing I did notice while checking the bike was a dark band, like a rub about 10mm wide around pretty much the entire circumference of the front tyre sidewall (rightside if you are on the bike), can't see anything that would rub only thing I can think of is when they fitted the tyre, I'll put some chalk on it before I go out next time and see what happens.

maybe you should PM a guy on here called TDC he's in welli...and is known to be a bit of a dab hand with suspension,etc...meh be you wanna get him to have a lookie..it sounds alil more sinister... do you know the bikes history?? like are you the first ever owner of this bike? etc?

[KS34]

Thanks heaps for all your help, pussy for first putting me onto TDC and to TDC you ROCK!! its amazing what cunning, good old fashion knowledge can do. haven't fully tested bike yet but the ride home was like I was on a different bike! I'll do my home work TDC set me and I'll report back....