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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 06:10 AM
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As I was reading my Sport Rider Magazines, I decided to compare the Recommended Suspension Settings for my bike in 2 different issues. Well lo and behold; They're way different! The two Sport Rider magazines had two totally different settings for the same model bike. The same went for the ZX6RR. All I can figure is the different tracks for the settings but it doesn't make that much sense. For example: 05 ZX6R; In one magazine they recommend 2 threads showing and the other 15 mm of threads showing for the shock. Big difference! As said before, the best way is to SET UP SAG First and set your rebound and compression dampenings in the mid point, test ride and adjust from there.
As for the recommended settings; use them as a reference or throw them out the door!
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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good clean fun right there. good post speed. simple too.
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:07 AM
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I like your avatar. Good clean Fun is right!
Don'y you just love them KAWASAKI'S!?

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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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haa haa yeah, them ninjas bring out the hot ones i really like my advatar pic too will probley get some other ones tonight if im lucky [sm=drooldude.gif]
 
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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heres mine... the attachment has the bigger picture note* the muzzy exhaust!!
 
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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Back to reality; got an Ohlins. Have to start all over again.
 
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Also, set all your settings when you have new or nearly new tires. Tires are obviously a main part of they way a bike handles, so they need to be in good shape to get proper settings.
 
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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Congrats on the ohlins. Rear shock I assume?
If you plan on rebuilding it yourself, plan on some special tools.
 
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