Shogun
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posted September 06, 2008 09:50 AM
Front end - how low should I go??
Greetings all. On my 06 ZX14 I'm running a MacIntosh extended swingarm about 6" over stock with Vortex dogbone lowering links in the bottom hole. How much should I extend the front forks through the top clamp??
Any other suggestions on best set-up with this swing-arm are appreciated (flat straight roads and a try at the drag strip sometimes). I'm 185 #s + gear. Stock wheels w/ a 200 rear (Dunlop GT).
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Shogun
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smokinzx14
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posted September 06, 2008 10:03 AM
3/4 of an inch..
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KZScott
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posted September 06, 2008 11:56 AM
and get rid of the 200 tire for a 190 shinko
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Shogun
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posted September 06, 2008 01:35 PM
Thanks for the input. A couple of follow-ups
Should I also go with a stiffer rear spring? How heavy for my weight??
12R - tell me more about the Shinko tire...is that just for better hook-up, ride quality, both?
Thanks again.
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madboost
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posted September 06, 2008 02:51 PM
shinko is a good tire for the track, it hooks, cheap and last long. Only 2 downfalls of shinko, one being its heavier then stock tire(lower trap MPH) and also its more flat then the regular tire and the handling on the street is sacrifiesed. Do yourself a favor and buy either, Metzler DragTec or Michelin power race soft.
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