Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful - Page 3 - SV650.org

maviczap · 28-12-09, 07:09 PM

OOh tempt me not Satan with you beatiful anodised parts

yorkie_chris · 28-12-09, 07:13 PM

Out with the old:

One very tired ZX6R shock. Was beginning to feel well short of rebound, and they are too short as new. Tried to get spring off and decided I can't be rsed. It will wait until I can be bothered to refresh it with new oil and gas then sell it.

And in with the new:

Obviously shock works better with a spring on it, but I wanted to check for any interference between the exhaust and the rear caliper.
So, I took spring off (easy on penske, just wind preload all way off and remove clip! Showa needs spring compressor). Set the ride-height adjuster to minimum and bolted it all together "dry".

Then you can move swingarm by hand to check its entire arc is clear of interference. not much force is required because you are only compressing nitrogen in shock. You would not be able to do this with the spring on!
(straps just there to hold it, you can move swingarm by hand).

This check turned up slight interference between swingarm and exhaust but only when the bump-stop on the shock was compressed about 5mm and at min ride height.

I will probably use it longer than min so probably won't be an issue, but now I know to space the can out 5mm or so to be on safe side.

dizzyblonde · 28-12-09, 07:40 PM

Its no good putting sparkly baubles on it...if you ain't going to polish the rest of your turd!

maviczap · 28-12-09, 07:41 PM

Maybe from an Ugly Duckling.............

yorkie_chris · 28-12-09, 07:47 PM

Tuned engine + decent suspension + battered looks = surprised riders of shiny bikes

Wideboy · 28-12-09, 07:51 PM

good now clean it

dizzyblonde · 28-12-09, 07:56 PM

yeah yeah like whateva....remember there was once a turd that YC polished for a Dizzyblonde, and it got all the baubles, and new suspension and Dizzy loved her again....a walking testament to YCs handiwork...

Now get cleaning, no I ain't volunteering....I'll threaten you with Pete n Lissa! YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED THE LAST TIME.

yorkie_chris · 28-12-09, 08:06 PM

Lol you come and clean it, it will save me getting dirty putting it back together

dizzyblonde · 28-12-09, 08:09 PM

Only if you sheep dip it first!!!

28-12-09, 08:29 PM

So you explained the straps... what are the knotted socks there for?

28-12-09, 07:09 PM	#21
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful OOh tempt me not Satan with you beatiful anodised parts __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-12-09, 07:13 PM	#22
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful Out with the old: One very tired ZX6R shock. Was beginning to feel well short of rebound, and they are too short as new. Tried to get spring off and decided I can't be rsed. It will wait until I can be bothered to refresh it with new oil and gas then sell it. And in with the new: Obviously shock works better with a spring on it, but I wanted to check for any interference between the exhaust and the rear caliper. So, I took spring off (easy on penske, just wind preload all way off and remove clip! Showa needs spring compressor). Set the ride-height adjuster to minimum and bolted it all together "dry". Then you can move swingarm by hand to check its entire arc is clear of interference. not much force is required because you are only compressing nitrogen in shock. You would not be able to do this with the spring on! (straps just there to hold it, you can move swingarm by hand). This check turned up slight interference between swingarm and exhaust but only when the bump-stop on the shock was compressed about 5mm and at min ride height. I will probably use it longer than min so probably won't be an issue, but now I know to space the can out 5mm or so to be on safe side. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

28-12-09, 07:40 PM	#23
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful Its no good putting sparkly baubles on it...if you ain't going to polish the rest of your turd! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

28-12-09, 07:41 PM	#24
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful Maybe from an Ugly Duckling............. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-12-09, 07:47 PM	#25
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful Tuned engine + decent suspension + battered looks = surprised riders of shiny bikes __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

28-12-09, 07:51 PM	#26
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful good now clean it __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

28-12-09, 07:56 PM	#27
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful yeah yeah like whateva....remember there was once a turd that YC polished for a Dizzyblonde, and it got all the baubles, and new suspension and Dizzy loved her again....a walking testament to YCs handiwork... Now get cleaning, no I ain't volunteering....I'll threaten you with Pete n Lissa! YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED THE LAST TIME. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

28-12-09, 08:06 PM	#28
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful Lol you come and clean it, it will save me getting dirty putting it back together __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

28-12-09, 08:09 PM	#29
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful Only if you sheep dip it first!!! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

28-12-09, 08:29 PM	#30
orose Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time to stop being a lazy 'arris and do something useful So you explained the straps... what are the knotted socks there for?

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