09-09-17, 02:09 PM
fair play there's some bollox spouted about suspension here.
the r6 units damping is set for a 350lb bike, so fitting it onto a 450lb fazer is a bit of an ask. luckily the spring rate is ideal for a fazer so the damping has an easy time of it (on the road at least).
i'm back with a standard re gassed/oiled and resprung oe unit after my r6 unit died on track.
the units supplied by luke are 0 mileage units so the oil is nice and fresh so you feel the benefit immediately. i doubt many will last 10k before they get squishy, but at least the spring rate will still be close so will mask most of the symptoms.
FYI the r6 has a 40mm chamber vs 46mm for the fazer.
regarding separate damping circuits, for serious work then yes you need separate circuits to maximise tyre usage, however for road use, a 2:1 ratio is close enough........providing the spring is right.
spring first, then the damping.
furthermore, the TTX units are 36mm chambers and ohlins recommend they are rebuilt every year. the finer adjustment, the more you have to look after it. most peeps on here only change their fork oil when the seal blows.
BTW i used to work for Jim Moodie, so know a thing or 2 about spanner wanking
the r6 units damping is set for a 350lb bike, so fitting it onto a 450lb fazer is a bit of an ask. luckily the spring rate is ideal for a fazer so the damping has an easy time of it (on the road at least).
i'm back with a standard re gassed/oiled and resprung oe unit after my r6 unit died on track.
the units supplied by luke are 0 mileage units so the oil is nice and fresh so you feel the benefit immediately. i doubt many will last 10k before they get squishy, but at least the spring rate will still be close so will mask most of the symptoms.
FYI the r6 has a 40mm chamber vs 46mm for the fazer.
regarding separate damping circuits, for serious work then yes you need separate circuits to maximise tyre usage, however for road use, a 2:1 ratio is close enough........providing the spring is right.
spring first, then the damping.
furthermore, the TTX units are 36mm chambers and ohlins recommend they are rebuilt every year. the finer adjustment, the more you have to look after it. most peeps on here only change their fork oil when the seal blows.
BTW i used to work for Jim Moodie, so know a thing or 2 about spanner wanking