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Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - domtrails - 15-04-13
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.
[smg id=787 type=preview align=center caption="quick snap to introduce my bike"]
Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - Exupnut - 15-04-13
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.
Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - darrsi - 15-04-13
Yeah, i like that a lot, nice work. :b
What exhaust is that?
Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - domtrails - 15-04-13
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.
Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - willmckeand - 15-04-13
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
Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - Ruby Racing - 15-04-13
(15-04-13, 10:46 PM)willmckeand link Wrote: 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.
Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - domtrails - 16-04-13
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
Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - Dead Eye - 16-04-13
Wow, is that 106bhp at the crank or at the rear wheel? Impressive numbers either way!
Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - Ruby Racing - 16-04-13
Are you able to give specifics on jets sizes, needle heights, etc?
Does she sun smooth or do you have any flat spots?
Re: Suspension upgrade on the cheap? - domtrails - 17-04-13
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.