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Author Topic: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys  (Read 3087 times)

rich10russ

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07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« on: March 10, 2008, 09:39:34 PM »
can you help  me ?   I recently bought a 07 zx10 and find the suspension settings a bit soft for fast road riding as iam 17 stone i know it would bebetter if i lost weight but that aint so easy .  I only passed my test in july its a beast of a bike especially for my second one
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2008, 09:44:14 PM »
Have you set the preload mate
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2008, 09:46:00 PM »
Hi mate I think you are going to struggle to get the suspension to work really well..... I would suggest if you can afford it changing the spring rating to something stiffer.

though my advice for sure would be to go to an expert..... my guy at www.mhracing.com only charges 40 quid money well spent for sure....

depending on where you are in the country but there are a few other guys like 100% suspension and Maxtons who are also good in the trade....

... it all depends on what lengths you want to go to really ....  :dontknow:

40 quid setup or 400 quid fork revalve kit and 400 to 500 quid for after market shock off ebay (700/800 new)

My option would be to get the setup and see how you go  :icon_thumleft:
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2008, 09:47:50 PM »
Is the standard 10r spring not quite hard  :icon_scratch:
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2008, 09:48:52 PM »
everything is set up standard as i aint got a clue what to do.
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2008, 09:50:47 PM »
Quote from: gopher on March 10, 2008, 09:47:50 PM
Is the standard 10r spring not quite hard  :icon_scratch:

Kev yes mate set up hard for someone that weighs 13/14 stone.... not 17 stone plus Kit  ;-)
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2008, 09:52:17 PM »
I see what your saying. I would still give her a bit of pre load first then go on from there.
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2008, 09:54:16 PM »
 :iamwithstupid: give it a go .... still think suspension setup for 40 quid is money well spent  :occasion14:
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2008, 10:00:17 PM »
cheers for ya help i willl try the pre load and if it doesnt feel right i will get it sorted properly
thanks
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2008, 10:05:26 PM »
probably a bit far from my suspension guy unless you don't mind travelling a bit .... he is worth it.... PDQ's near Maidenhead aint to far from you....  :icon_thumleft:
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2008, 10:05:45 PM »
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2008, 06:50:36 AM »
i'm about the same weight as you.had the same trouble as you.

i went to mhracing and he set it up.its a lot better,but you really need to change the springs

to sort it properly. 
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2008, 08:38:48 PM »
could i be cheeky and have a copy of  your settings please mate
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2008, 01:02:23 PM »
Quote from: GRNINJA on March 10, 2008, 10:05:26 PM
probably a bit far from my suspension guy unless you don't mind travelling a bit .... he is worth it.... PDQ's near Maidenhead aint to far from you....  :icon_thumleft:


where can i go in the midlands to get the suspension setup  to my bulky
weight.

any one know.

cheers :icon_thumleft:
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Re: 07zx10r Suspension set up for fat boys
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2008, 01:07:16 PM »
Maxtons is the best for you spenny .... will still be a bit of a trek but worth it  :icon_thumright:

hang on wait til the 25th and 100% suspension does oulton mate they are good too  :icon_thumleft:
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