Is it the gixxer or me?

[Pussy]

I had a K1 GSX-R1000 a few years ago, with a similar problem. The bike had never been dropped, but had the front wheel bodgily fitted by a certain shop.
To solve the problem, I did the following:
Put the bike on paddock stands, the front an under the lower clamp type one
Remove front wheel
Ensured that both fork legs extended above the top clamp the same amount
Retorqued fork clamp bolts to specific torque
Removed nut from top triple clamp, and loosened fork clamp bolts on top clamp
Ensured top clamp, after lifting it slightly, was an even fit over the fork legs
Retorqued all top bolts/nut on clamp
Refit front wheel, torque up axle, leave pinch bolts finger tight for now
Spin front wheel as fast as you can by hand, applying front brake several times
Now torque up axle pinch bolts.

The forks felt very smooth after this, and the eye-ometer test for steering central was passed. Generally if there is a stiction problem, it is a give away that something isn't straight

My .05c worth, anyway

[cowpoos]

I've had a bit of a set back. I went for a ride this afternoon on my test track (Rimutakas) and the bike although far better than before still has a small issue on the fast righthanders, I'm going to check the tripleclamps and bars. I inadvertantly glanced down in the triple clamp area when riding today and my first impression was they are ever so slightly on the piss. WHen on my bike, like in the shower is my best thinking spots, it dawned on me that the first time I felt the problem was at the trackday, which coincidently was the first and only time the bike has been on a ute, I'm now thinking we may have pulled something out of alignment with the tiedowns. Will get to the bottom of this yet. The bike is feeling great though!

gt hold of jimbo600 and let him ride your bike...I think you need a second opinion...and not worry...jimbo is a friken top bugger...and a excellent rider!!
Failing that try deano...also down your way...PM either of them...then report back!

My gut feeling is...you have mentally become used to the bike not handling very well around right handers...and your sub conciously hesitant...as I think TDC would have nailed any basic handling isusse's with his check over of the bike...but just incase my gut is wrong...let another rider have a go...and those guys are the dudes I would most likey trust with a honest opinion and have the ability to make that opinion...not to mention I know they won't drop your bike!!

[cowpoos]

I had a K1 GSX-R1000 a few years ago, with a similar problem. The bike had never been dropped, but had the front wheel bodgily fitted by a certain shop.
To solve the problem, I did the following:
Put the bike on paddock stands, the front an under the lower clamp type one
Remove front wheel
Ensured that both fork legs extended above the top clamp the same amount
Retorqued fork clamp bolts to specific torque
Removed nut from top triple clamp, and loosened fork clamp bolts on top clamp
Ensured top clamp, after lifting it slightly, was an even fit over the fork legs
Retorqued all top bolts/nut on clamp
Refit front wheel, torque up axle, leave pinch bolts finger tight for now
Spin front wheel as fast as you can by hand, applying front brake several times
Now torque up axle pinch bolts.

The forks felt very smooth after this, and the eye-ometer test for steering central was passed. Generally if there is a stiction problem, it is a give away that something isn't straight

My .05c worth, anyway

pumping the forks with no compression dialed on [will a very good positive force a few times with out using front brake]...instead of spinning the wheel is a better way on getting the forks centralized and alinged...disc have rivits which have a few mm of movement left to right..and using the brakes can guide axle to suit where the brake disc lay...

[Pussy]

Yeah, good call, Poos, that's another method I have used. Big thing is to let the wheel find centre, which a lot of people don't seem to bother about

[Chrislost]

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.

mine held a sweet full lock to lock tank slapper the whole way down the hill at pukekohe...

its standard.

[skidMark]

mine held a sweet full lock to lock tank slapper the whole way down the hill at pukekohe...

its standard.

yeah, but no but....you can't ride for shit...

when you are tank slapping a zxr250 ...then you worry

[Sketchy_Racer]

when you are tank slapping a zxr250 ...then you worry

Yeah you do, because there must be something seriously FUCKED UP on the bike to tankslap a 250.

[Sketchy_Racer]

I've had a bit of a set back. I went for a ride this afternoon on my test track (Rimutakas) and the bike although far better than before still has a small issue on the fast righthanders, I'm going to check the tripleclamps and bars. I inadvertantly glanced down in the triple clamp area when riding today and my first impression was they are ever so slightly on the piss. WHen on my bike, like in the shower is my best thinking spots, it dawned on me that the first time I felt the problem was at the trackday, which coincidently was the first and only time the bike has been on a ute, I'm now thinking we may have pulled something out of alignment with the tiedowns. Will get to the bottom of this yet. The bike is feeling great though!

Possibly also, (quite common) you have gained a preference for either left hand corners or right hand corners.

You are noticing a difference in handling left to right because you could be pushing the limits in one direction harder..

[cowpoos]

Possibly also, (quite common) you have gained a preference for either left hand corners or right hand corners.

You are noticing a difference in handling left to right because you could be pushing the limits in one direction harder..

exactly where my thoughts were leading in my last post!! and my gut feeling is telling me that!

[Fatjim]

pumping the forks with no compression dialed on [will a very good positive force a few times with out using front brake]...instead of spinning the wheel is a better way on getting the forks centralized and alinged...disc have rivits which have a few mm of movement left to right..and using the brakes can guide axle to suit where the brake disc lay...

I find if you loosen all the bolts off you can find and then go to the top of the hill and back, then tighten them up again you're a lucky bugger.

[Pussy]

Possibly also, (quite common) you have gained a preference for either left hand corners or right hand corners.

You are noticing a difference in handling left to right because you could be pushing the limits in one direction harder..

ALTHOUGH..... just check the rider sag settings. I had a ride on another 750 yesterday that is set up very similarly to my one ( same shock, forks set up slightly different), and the back end felt very different on right hand corners than my one. The only set up difference at the back is one or two clicks of damping adjustment, but a considerable difference in preload. Might be worth a crack

[Deano]

Farkin zooki's eh. Tell ya what - the SV looks pissed as a chook in the garage.......frame, handlebars, subframes.......all skewed to buggery.....no wonder it was written off.......goes ok on the track though when you are busy thinking about other shit....like how good Fabio looks in a pair of speedo's.......or hang on........, actually going FAST as a mofo.

It's amazing how much your brain plays tricks on you when you get an idea in your head.

Failing that - let me take it for a spin.

[KS34]

Deano since you are now the proud owner of a suzuki I'll let you test ride mine! Pop into the roastery at some stage to sort out a time, I'll even give you a coffee for your trouble. From honda nut to paid Suzuki test pilot, oh what a difference a day makes!!

[Deano]

Deano since you are now the proud owner of a suzuki I'll let you test ride mine! Pop into the roastery at some stage to sort out a time, I'll even give you a coffee for your trouble. From honda nut to paid Suzuki test pilot, oh what a difference a day makes!!

Is that you Ken ?

[KS34]

Yep, it is, If you could take the 750 for a run I'd really appreciate it so we can confirm or dismiss the problem.