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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Hi everybody,

Read reviews on 636, as you know they say only weakness on 636 is front suspension. Would you know where i could read about adjusting front suspension? I have '02 636. Thanks alot.

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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Atually, the biggest weakness is usually the rider, but here is a great write up on suspension....

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0402_susp/index.html
 
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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The 03's were too stiff for the street and more set-up for the track. Try backing out all the pre-load. Actually set-up your sag as in the article.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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i assume this is also on the 03 zx6rr speed?
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 03:53 AM
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set up your suspension. Penske, race tech and traxxion have a read up as well.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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i assume this is also on the 03 zx6rr speed?
Yes, the RR's were even stiffer. I have all o5 suspension on my 03 so it's nice to ride on the street.
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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do you think that it was worth changing to a 05-06 suspension? also, did you just change out the rear shock or the front also? i can get a rear shock from a 05 for about 50 dollars and was wondering if it would be worth it, i never see the track only street
 
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