Newbusa
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posted July 28, 2009 05:12 PM
suspension set-up for dragracing?
Any sugestions for setting up the 14 for dragracing suspension wise?It will be the first time out on it.And i don't want to go the wrong way on it.I have raced other bikes but never got into diff' settings.
  
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eklipse636
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posted July 28, 2009 05:17 PM
What's your weight/wheelbase?
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Newbusa
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posted July 28, 2009 05:22 PM
Wheebase is stock,I weigh about 200 in gear,Mods are secondaries out,PC3,full Brock system,Adjustable lowering links and strap.
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eklipse636
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posted July 28, 2009 06:46 PM
It isn't gonna hurt to run it like it is, it will be more on the soft side, so if you want to tighten the rear shock (top and bottom) all the way in and back half a turn. That's what I was told to do.
If its your first time out, don't stress about it, go have fun and get the routine down before mentally stressing ab small adjustments.
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Newbusa
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posted July 29, 2009 10:00 AM
Thanks for the suggestion,I guess i will try her out and see what she sixties at first.
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AcadianaZX
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posted July 29, 2009 12:41 PM
I was bottoming on the stock spring tighten all the down. Bike has 5" stretch & I'm 155.
I believe the stock spring is 9.8 kg. Race Tech advised me to a 12.5kg. Just got it. will post results. Still need more seat time though. Hope to narrow down my 60' a whole bunch with it.
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billeason
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posted July 29, 2009 04:14 PM
When you add the heavier spring then you will find the limits of the oem valving are not up to the job. It's barely good enough for a stock arm. The spring will help but you will leave even harder with it' which in turn over taxes the hyd's, ..................Bill
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AcadianaZX
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posted July 29, 2009 04:48 PM
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When you add the heavier spring then you will find the limits of the oem valving are not up to the job. It's barely good enough for a stock arm. The spring will help but you will leave even harder with it' which in turn over taxes the hyd's, ..................Bill
Thanks Bill, That will probably be my next upgrade if I can do it my self to save money. I'd like to try the gold valve kit from Race Tech. I haven't found any how to instructions yet, just to see if I think I could do it.
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billeason
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posted July 29, 2009 05:07 PM
I have a oem shock with a revalve Acadiana zx! It has the stock spring and the spring is the weak link but it does pretty well. If you would like to try this set up your welcome to use it, just send it back whenever your done with it. This way you can try the 12.5Kg on it before you go spending money and the head ache of trying the re valve. Its off the bike and just sits on the shelf we aren't using it. I went with a ohlins from brock so its here if you need it. I don't want to sell it but you can use it long as you want...........Bill
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AcadianaZX
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posted July 30, 2009 05:35 AM
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I have a oem shock with a revalve Acadiana zx! It has the stock spring and the spring is the weak link but it does pretty well. If you would like to try this set up your welcome to use it, just send it back whenever your done with it. This way you can try the 12.5Kg on it before you go spending money and the head ache of trying the re valve. Its off the bike and just sits on the shelf we aren't using it. I went with a ohlins from brock so its here if you need it. I don't want to sell it but you can use it long as you want...........Bill
Thanks alot Bill, Over taxing the valving makes sense to me know. Good info. When I leave home to get back on the ship, I'll be gone to long to enjoy it. I hope to have an after market shock under the Christmas tree by that time. Very nice of you! Hope I can do something for you in the future.
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billeason
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posted July 30, 2009 06:18 AM
Kool '' Its here if you change your mind. Sounds to me like santa is going to be good to you this season. Hee''Hee''................................Bill
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dubious
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posted July 30, 2009 06:25 AM
Wow!
How many ppl offer t lend out parts?
Hey Bill, have you got a BB stroked zx14 I can borrow till September 2010? LOL
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eklipse636
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posted July 30, 2009 06:29 AM
Two thumbs up to bill! He offered me so many parts when I wrecked the blue 06 it was unreal..
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kawasakijockey
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posted July 30, 2009 06:35 AM
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Hey Bill, have you got a BB stroked zx14 I can borrow till September 2010? LOL
I swear I was gonna ask him this exact same thing!lol
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billeason
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posted July 30, 2009 06:37 AM
As a matter fact i do! I should have a 2x5 hi comp'' motor finished this weekend. I thought it was complete but when we ran it on the motor dyno the damn thing has a valve cover leak. The motor was a core and it must be one of the early motors that had this problem. I can let you use it for long as you like for only 6500.00, LOL LOL...........Bill
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kawasakijockey
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posted July 30, 2009 06:40 AM
Thats the express shipping cost,right?.lol
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Get on the shortbus boys 'cause its time to get schooled.
2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
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dubious
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posted July 30, 2009 06:42 AM
When the Canadian dollar hits par again, I should send you the money, and get one of them.
I am gonna want something like that as a street sleeper I think! LOL
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billeason
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posted July 30, 2009 06:46 AM
Yea'' wright. To Lyle i hate to think what shipping would cost even with my ups account . Its crazy what it cost to ship a motor,shit anything for that matter KJ. ................Bill
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AcadianaZX
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posted July 30, 2009 06:54 AM
Upstanding Bill. Thank You. Yea, my wife just told me I've been santa for years in my house. She knows how to ruin my day. Maybe I don't have to wait for Christmas any more. hehe!
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billeason
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posted July 30, 2009 06:54 AM
I always work it out and help with shipping when its going out of usa or long distance here. Problem is with the 14's there just isn't much room to move wright now. We are hoping some of the crank work will come down as popular as they have become now but you know how that is...............Bill
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billeason
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posted July 30, 2009 07:00 AM
I have some parts that build up along the way of experimenting with this bike and if someone can use it then fine. It puts more testing info out there then you know we could never do by ourselves . So my motives are not completely noble ! hehe! ............Bill
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smokinZX14
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posted July 30, 2009 07:19 AM
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I have some parts that build up along the way of experimenting with this bike and if someone can use it then fine. It puts more testing info out there then you know we could never do by ourselves . So my motives are not completely noble ! hehe! ............Bill
Bill seeing that you are giving things away i'll send you my spare motor ... 4 mill stroke , ported head and cams should do the trick ... Hell i'll even pay the shipping !!!
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NINJA12
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posted July 30, 2009 10:07 AM
 Edited By: NINJA12 on 30 Jul 2009 18:08
I have a spare motor, just need everthing else.
It would be nice if it had a 10-12" swingarm, ti winder, and pc5 with auto tune.
Thanks Bill , I won't need shipping I can pick it up when you're ready.
Bill you are the man!
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billeason
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posted July 30, 2009 05:57 PM
You guys are funny'' I ll get wright on your order,and i promise it wont cost you a cent over 6.500.00 for express shipping He He! ......................Bill
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