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Old 26-11-11, 12:58 PM   #1
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Default Setting curvy up for rider weight - options

Ok guys so my SV seems quite low for me, its lovely and comfortable, yet i think its probably too soft and low for someone of my size (6ft and 15stone).

Front forks seem to have no damping whatsoever with anyone over 12st pushing on them, my 9.5st 5'6" mate finds it adequate! Guy i bought it off was same kinda size as my mate, so im guessing its set up for him and now i need to do the same.

Firstly, forks. Im Not looking to do a GSXR conversion, and atm i dont have the spare readies to be buying progressive springs, so my options come down to fork oil and possibly spacers? If anyone can point me in right direction of what i should be doing that would be great!

Now onto the rear shock, mine it would appear has been wound right off, there's no real sag to speak of, the whole bike just drops when i get on it, and if you lift the back end the swingarm doesnt drop down, it just lifts with the bike. Im thinking if i wind the adjuster to max, that should give me a bit more height, and more preload on the shock. is that right?

I have read numerous threads and pages upon pages of info on which rear shocks to fit, and im thinking a Hyabusa shock would be good for me, longer shock, and stronger spring. Anyone fitted a Busa shock? or anyone around same height weight as me give me their own experience of what they have fitted and how it has helped?

Just wanting to cover the basics at the mo, only been on the road for 4days, so my cornering isnt very fast just yet, i would just like the bike to be a bit more firm and positive when cornering, all seems a bit on the soft side at the mo!

cheers in advance!
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Old 27-11-11, 05:46 PM   #2
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Default Re: Setting curvy up for rider weight - options

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Old 27-11-11, 05:54 PM   #3
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Default Re: Setting curvy up for rider weight - options

Not a lot you can do with the standard rear shock which is probably well past its best by now.
A swop for a ZX6R one is popular if you are on a budget.As for the front,not much point in fiddling with the spacers if you are keeping the standard springs.The best thing is to change the fork oil which probably hasnt been done in years.You might want to use a slightly heavier oil if you want more damping,but any new oil will be a big improvement.
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Old 27-11-11, 06:34 PM   #4
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Default Re: Setting curvy up for rider weight - options

The original front springs are generally regarded to suit a rider rather lighter than you, so I rather doubt you'll get the front anything like right without changing the of curly bits of wire.

Biggles is right about the rear - fit something else. There are plenty of options for alternative shocks many of which aren't even that dear - do a search and there's plenty to be read on this here forum.
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