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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Fazer 1000 Suspension woes and more
« on: 12 July 2020, 03:48:35 pm »
Cheers for the notes Trebus,
I think I am reaching the same point as you. I had a good run today constantly adjusting,
I found best for me, was reducing R6 shock to 3 preload only, reduced rb/compression too.
Front, 0 preload, and others way soft, with 10w oil, I think you are right, 7w oil + a little preload and dial in the comp/rebound is the best compromise.
Hopefully this is my last oil change
Still chasing, low speed jerkniess, on the MOT front wheel braking fluctuation came up same as the rear. from having poor powder coating, the discs were not put back flush, manually skimmed them and pulsing at the levers is pretty much undetectable now. Got me thinking though, the discs were a bit of bodge (remember I had to get the rear wheel helicoiled as I found they ruined one of the rear disc threads) Im wondering if they cooked the front wheel bearings in the oven and never replaced. I cant feel anything wrong with them doing the usual checks and nothing caught my attention with the wheel off, might just replace them anyway.
After that I can only think of fueling or chain. Front fork action does not feel bent, all appears good with straight rule.
I think I am reaching the same point as you. I had a good run today constantly adjusting,
I found best for me, was reducing R6 shock to 3 preload only, reduced rb/compression too.
Front, 0 preload, and others way soft, with 10w oil, I think you are right, 7w oil + a little preload and dial in the comp/rebound is the best compromise.
Hopefully this is my last oil change
Still chasing, low speed jerkniess, on the MOT front wheel braking fluctuation came up same as the rear. from having poor powder coating, the discs were not put back flush, manually skimmed them and pulsing at the levers is pretty much undetectable now. Got me thinking though, the discs were a bit of bodge (remember I had to get the rear wheel helicoiled as I found they ruined one of the rear disc threads) Im wondering if they cooked the front wheel bearings in the oven and never replaced. I cant feel anything wrong with them doing the usual checks and nothing caught my attention with the wheel off, might just replace them anyway.
After that I can only think of fueling or chain. Front fork action does not feel bent, all appears good with straight rule.