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Does anybody prefer the standard geometry? - Marc125030 - 08-09-16
Does anybody prefer the standard suspension geometry over what seems to be the norm of raising the forks through the yokes by 7-10mm?
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Re: Does anybody prefer the standard geometry? - PieEater - 08-09-16
Why do you ask? Do you prefer the standard setup? I certainly don't, in my opinion the stock bike with OEMÂ suspension and standard geometry handles like a barge with little or no inclination to go round corners. A jack up kit and raising the forks through the yokes makes a big difference as does upgrading the suspension. On the stock setup I had 15mm chicken strips, now the bike is set up properly I don't have any.
Re: Does anybody prefer the standard geometry? - dannymassive - 08-09-16
In a word, no.
If it wasn't for changing the setup, I'd never have entertained owning a Fazer. Standard felt like i was riding a sack of spuds to me. The investment on upgrading the components was well spent in my opinion.
Re: Does anybody prefer the standard geometry? - Dave48 - 09-09-16
(08-09-16, 07:59 PM)Marc125030 link Wrote: Does anybody prefer the standard suspension geometry over what seems to be the norm of raising the forks through the yokes by 7-10mm?As a fellow FZS 600 owner (2000 model-2001 Reg) the single best improvement I have made to my 15 year old machine was to replace the rear shock with a Wilbers unit & have the front forks rebuilt with new springs,seals,& heavier weight fork oil.
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Before you ask about "standard geometry" check that your bike is handling as it should be considering its age. Ultimate handling will depend on various factors like suspension condition & function, swingarm ,suspension linkage & wheel bearings condition, and tyres(condition,wear, type, pressures).
Once you have the best "standard" set up achievable you can then experiment with adjustments-eg sag etc, taking your "all up weight" into consideration & making changes to dog legs(linkage pieces), raising/lowering forks through yokes to achieve best results for your personal preferences.