Jammer
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posted June 18, 2004 04:49 PM
Suspension settings
Going to Deal's Gap next week, for the eighth straighth year, but the first time on a real sport bike. Previously rode the Gap on my 89 ZX10, and while acquitting itself rather well, to the amazement of everyone, including myself, it was a bit like wrestling a buffalo around those curves. So, could any/all of you recommend suspension settings/tire pressures for a 220lb rider? I don't want a racetrack ride, but a firm, semi-comfortable firm, controlled ride.
Thanks for the suggestions.
I have some mods done - LP signals (flush mount V), HIndle high exit Ti s/o, Hyperpro damper. Will post pics if I ever: a) take any; b: ever figure out how to post them.
  
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tigerflyboy
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posted June 18, 2004 09:47 PM
I'm going to deal's next week with 6 of my buddies, look out for a blue zx-10 in a pack of 6, we'll have our chatter boxes on
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tigerflyboy
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posted June 18, 2004 09:49 PM
we will be ariving the 25th to gatlenburg where we have a couple of condos rented for the eight of us that are going(GF's are tagging along too)
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big daddy
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posted June 19, 2004 01:34 AM
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Going to Deal's Gap next week, for the eighth straighth year, but the first time on a real sport bike. Previously rode the Gap on my 89 ZX10, and while acquitting itself rather well, to the amazement of everyone, including myself, it was a bit like wrestling a buffalo around those curves. So, could any/all of you recommend suspension settings/tire pressures for a 220lb rider? I don't want a racetrack ride, but a firm, semi-comfortable firm, controlled ride.
Thanks for the suggestions.
I have some mods done - LP signals (flush mount V), HIndle high exit Ti s/o, Hyperpro damper. Will post pics if I ever: a) take any; b: ever figure out how to post them.
Jammer
Even @ 220lbs the rear preload may still need to be backed off 1 full rotation (or perhaps 2) to allow the rider sag to be set in a usable range (28-30mm) and to allow the bike to squat under acceleration. The front end isn't too bad in stock form but it can be tweeked to your desire.
BD
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Jammer
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posted June 19, 2004 02:37 AM
Thanks for the info BD. Tiger, I'm going to a friend's in Salisbury NC on Wednesday,, then we'll be heading over to the Knoxville on thursday. We'll possibly run the Gap on Thursday afternoon, definitely Fri, Sat. My buddy rides a blue 97 YZF600, I've of course, got a black 04 10! Hope to meet up!
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blackzx1kr
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posted June 19, 2004 02:43 AM
who do you know in Salisbury...thats where I live..........
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Jammer
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posted June 19, 2004 04:46 AM
Actually, he's my best friend, from London here in Canada, moved down there 2-3 years ago, a manager at GDX automotive. He has an 04 Ford F150 ext cab 4x4 black, red 03 Mustang SVT Cobra convertible, and a 65 green Chev Impala 4 dr, but I think the Chev is off the road right now doing some restoration work on it. I mention the vehicles, b/c Salisbury ain't that big & guys notice other vehicles runnin' around town. I make it down a couple of times a yr - it's about a 12-13 hr drive for me, but woth it. It's probablhy a good thing he moved away, limiting our contact, or we might be dead by now!!!
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Jammer
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posted June 19, 2004 04:47 AM
Doh!!
His name's Jamie Bailey.
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ZX10BURNER
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posted June 19, 2004 05:05 AM
Jammer,
I'm in Hampton Va if you feel like making a detour during your trip. I'd head your way but don't know that I can swing the time off.
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D
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posted June 19, 2004 06:17 AM
The Sport Rider settings seem to work pretty well.
Especially backing the rear shock compression all the way off.
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worm~hole
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posted June 19, 2004 09:31 AM
hey D...what is your suited up weight and how did the setting change things for YOU?...I'm 245-ish suited up and booted up...how were the OEM settings for you before you adjusted?...what are the SportRider settings?...Ortega's a great place to dial in your suspension, huh?...lots of different things happening with a bike on that beautiful road...
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D
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posted June 19, 2004 10:45 AM
I'm prolly 240ish suited and the biggest blessing was the recommendation to dial all the rear shock compression out.
The rear was beatin the crap outta me - the front was Ok but seems to me that the adjustments recommended for the front gave a lil better feedback.
I wanna say the setting were : front- 2 lines preload showing, 7 clicks form max on compression and rebound (I think) and the rear was compression dialed all the way out with 1.75 turns of rebound.
I have the front at 3 lines showing right now but will prolly dial in the extra line tonight to see how it does tomorrow.
I have read that the rear shock should have a turn or two taken outta the rear spring but I think the factory preload setting is working pretty well (at first I thought there was too much but now I pretty much beleive that the harshness of the compression was most of the problem).
I can say that I added a half turn of compression to the rear last week and it is very noticeable so I'll be turnin it back out tonight.
Speakin of tomorrow - you gonna come out and join us?
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worm~hole
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posted June 19, 2004 10:57 AM
 Edited By: worm~hole on 19 Jun 2004 11:58
Thanks for the info, D...hookin up with you guys?...man, don't I wish...I am SERIOUSLY booked up with semi-self-imposed NON-STOP NO DAYS OFF work until after the 5th of July...I'll get up there one fine Sunday...you guys be safe...
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D
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posted June 19, 2004 11:12 AM
I'll double check the mag tonight and re-post.
Look forward ta seein you around somewhere, sometime and I don't mean at the loud end O yer sidearm either.
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worm~hole
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posted June 19, 2004 11:20 AM
Edited By: worm~hole on 19 Jun 2004 12:20
...no worries...I've yet to hear the black-hole rage in anger  ...you should worry more about my dog instead...see avatar on your left 
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D
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posted June 19, 2004 11:28 AM
Dood - like I dunno dat already?
huh?
Whaddya think I yam - stoopid er sumpin?
Jeez...
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worm~hole
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posted June 19, 2004 12:18 PM
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