Good vids to get you started on suspension : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

2WheelWillie · 10-06-2009, 07:50 PM

I saw these today while purusing youtube. It is a good starting point to get the clueless like me

on their way to a better performing suspension. Best of all it is done on a zx14 so hope this helps others like myself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUW1acNmVe0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRYELSsQwLo

its a two part so make sure you go to the top one first. Enjoi. 2WW

ezmport · 10-07-2009, 07:41 PM

yeah there was another post about the same setup and i performed it on mine. made a world of difference....

jollyroger · 10-07-2009, 11:35 PM

Hey TWO WHEEL-good post there-thanks.And EZ-how much do you weigh?

2WheelWillie · 10-08-2009, 08:56 AM

Thanks Jolly, I set mine up last night. But today its raining and I cant test it.. BOO. I weight 225 Front preload two turns out from max hard rebound 1 turn out from full hard comression three clicks out. Rear Three out from full hard compression, rebound half (for now) cant get on my preload but I want to add a full turn and take some compression out to give me more adjustment option there ( lowered and cant get the spanner on the adjuster due to swing arm being in the way )

BULLDOG · 10-08-2009, 09:52 AM

It was these videos I watched when i did mine and it made the world of difference, however i plan on upgrading my springs and rear suspension this winter, i went from a couple of mm's chicken strips to killing them just from some adjustments..

2WheelWillie · 10-08-2009, 02:54 PM

Yea I'm really hoping this will get me back in those corners. I lost some turn in with my drop. If this doesnt get me back or better I may have to bring it back up a little in the rear. My fingers are staying crossed till the rain ends and I can get out there and see for sure.

ezmport · 10-08-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jollyroger

Hey TWO WHEEL-good post there-thanks.And EZ-how much do you weigh?

jolly too damn much... nah i am about 250 give or take a few twelve packs....

jollyroger · 10-08-2009, 08:20 PM

See there-I'm a friggin Flyweight!!!Rode mine today with my new setup-Very Very nice now.Won't really get to rail until NEXT YEAR-snow's flyin as we speak!!!!!

ezmport · 10-09-2009, 09:24 PM

man sorry about the snow, but i am sure you will love it...

OldPete2112 · 10-09-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jollyroger

See there-I'm a friggin Flyweight!!!Rode mine today with my new setup-Very Very nice now.Won't really get to rail until NEXT YEAR-snow's flyin as we speak!!!!!

EEWWWW, snow. I hate snow.

Sorry to hear the season is now over for you guys out there, we will be thinking about you.

I am dying to get mine back on the road after all this brake work I am doing. Next week I should have the lines and gaskets, then I am going to tackle the suspension and really test out my new Diablo Rossa's and Galfer brakes.

Looking forward to it, hope it stays nice out here.

OP

Mike P · 10-10-2009, 03:10 PM

Set mine exactly like the vid a while back................perfect.

2WheelWillie · 10-10-2009, 05:43 PM

Still now results for mine. Rain, rain, rain..... WTF it's October and I am rained out. If it were snow I would fully except it but rain for three days straight. Bull$#!T. And now they have torn up the whole street in housing and I am going to have to find a new route to get the bike out of here. Not looking good for the home team.