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Title: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: domtrails on 15 April 2013, 05:09:15 pm
I am thinking of uprating my suspension after I have done nearly everything else I want to do to my bike but I need to find a cheap way to do this so I ask - for the front what are recomended aftermarket springs to put in ? For the rear any sugestions would be good.
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quick snap to introduce my bike
Title: Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: Exupnut on 15 April 2013, 05:22:45 pm
That exhaust.... Is it from a car? Its foccin huuuuuuuuuuge. Use a standard fzs1000 rear shock. U can get em on here or fleabay for bout 50-70 ish.  Not sure bout front but i'm sure sum1 will post up soon. Crackin lookin bike mate.
Title: Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: darrsi on 15 April 2013, 07:30:38 pm
Yeah, i like that a lot, nice work.  :b
What exhaust is that?
Title: Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: domtrails on 15 April 2013, 07:34:44 pm
Its a rather nice exhaust I think - it is made by a company that makes car exhausts though  :rollin The angle of the pic is not too flattering but I will try to snap a few more with a better camera. What you got on yours mate?
What sort of difference does the 1000 rear suspension give, I have a few springs and outfits from various bikes and thought about changing some over but the rear is not my worry the front is what I would like to stiffen up as she is bouncing at the front when on a decent lean at speed and I have had a few unnerving moments on some of the twisties around here this winter.
Title: Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: willmckeand on 15 April 2013, 10:46:43 pm
A really nice looking bike you've got there, which air filters are they? Also what sort of difference did they make to the performance?


Will
Title: Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: Ruby Racing on 15 April 2013, 10:50:05 pm
Quote from: willmckeand on 15 April 2013, 10:46:43 pm
which air filters are they? Also what sort of difference did they make to the performance?


Will


Have you made some jetting changes, had it set up on a dyno? Does it run OK? I'm planning on fitting pod filters on mine so any set info would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: domtrails on 16 April 2013, 06:56:14 am
I had already done a fair amount of work on her before we fell on a dusty corner late last year. So I decided to rip off the plastics and take a rattle can to her and give her the TZR look.
The final transmission I changed and the carbs had been fiddled with a while ago when I changed the exhaust and put a K&N in the air box so she was putting out almost 106bhp 18months back.
I ripped out the air box and put in the cone filters (sorry I dont remember the make, my local mechanic ordered them for me he is much better than a bike parts shop and cheaper) but yes had to put in some more jets (a whole lot of work I give thanks to mr Haynes for helping me achieve) She runs sweet and fast, sounds incredible but needs a while to warm up and sucks on pertol rather more than before.
I will stick up some pics asap - If i can stick a vid up I would let you hear her.
She can take out a Street triple on acceleration and corners just as sweet but I really want to stiffen up the suspension  :b
Title: Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: Dead Eye on 16 April 2013, 11:04:01 am
Wow, is that 106bhp at the crank or at the rear wheel? Impressive numbers either way!
Title: Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: Ruby Racing on 16 April 2013, 01:27:02 pm
Are you able to give specifics on jets sizes, needle heights, etc?


Does she sun smooth or do you have any flat spots?
Title: Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap?
Post by: domtrails on 17 April 2013, 09:00:26 pm
Mail me and I will send you the jet sizes, needle hights and carb balancing was a whole different story it took me a whole afternoon and I dont have the details written down it was just patience and a whole lot of adjusting.