Compression adjusters

[BBROWN1664]

My FZS600 predates the addition of the shorter spacers and compression adjusters on the forks, but as I am in the process of rebuilding the front end I an toying with adding some bling. What are your thoughts on these?


https://mc-motoparts.com/products/fit-yamaha-mt-07-fzs-600-fazer-coneazy-fork-preload-adjuster?variant=31708672098404

[Disorderlypunk]

if your looking for a firmer front end then a thicker fork oil could just be the answer, im sure its covered all over here, inc by myself
-i prob should have left by now but im still here and want another fazer project lol

[BBROWN1664]

if your looking for a firmer front end then a thicker fork oil could just be the answer, im sure its covered all over here, inc by myself
-i prob should have left by now but im still here and want another fazer project lol

I already have 15w oil to put in when I put the legs back together. New tubes arrived today. Just got to wait for the longer 8mm hex key to arrive tomorrow so I can finish stripping one of the legs. Plan is to rebuild once I have got the legs powder coated or painted next week. At 18st I an trying to decide if standard springs and 15w wiill be enough or to add progressive springs and/or adjuster caps.

[darrsi]

if your looking for a firmer front end then a thicker fork oil could just be the answer, im sure its covered all over here, inc by myself
-i prob should have left by now but im still here and want another fazer project lol

I already have 15w oil to put in when I put the legs back together. New tubes arrived today. Just got to wait for the longer 8mm hex key to arrive tomorrow so I can finish stripping one of the legs. Plan is to rebuild once I have got the legs powder coated or painted next week. At 18st I an trying to decide if standard springs and 15w wiill be enough or to add progressive springs and/or adjuster caps.

Have you ever used 15w oil before?
It really does improve the feel quite a bit.

[BBROWN1664]

I rebuilt the forks on my previous FZS600 with 15w oil and it was OK. I am tempted to just stop at 15w oil but wondered if others had experience of adding adjusters.

[Disorderlypunk]

i think i was running at 15w and run that bike like an absolute dog on long range high speed runs.
it did affect slow town runs for comfort so adding more pre compression would make it worse for that
i was in the lake district so had open country roads so accepted it, if its town riding you do then i would seriously reconsider
dows anyone know if the caps have the same thread from earlier to later models for a possible cheap upgrade ??

[cl1ve2004]

if you add adjusters to "old" style forks you'll need a longer spacer tube or add a couple of large washers to take up the gap..

[BBROWN1664]

if you add adjusters to "old" style forks you'll need a longer spacer tube or add a couple of large washers to take up the gap..

IIRC the older bikes without adjusters have the longer spacer tubes. Fitting the adjusters to an earlier bike without changing those tubes effectively preloads the forks when set to the lowest setting.

[BBROWN1664]

dows anyone know if the caps have the same thread from earlier to later models for a possible cheap upgrade ??

I believe they are the same tubes on all models so yes it is the same thread. Cheap upgrade was my thought too

[Gnasher]

You're better off getting springs that match your ride weight cheapest route and will return far better handling.  From there it's how much do you want to spend?


Remember if you do the front you've got the do the back to match or you're wasting your time and money.

[BBROWN1664]

Remember if you do the front you've got the do the back to match or you're wasting your time and money.

One thing at a time though, times are tough

[cl1ve2004]

i stand corrected ..