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TSM · 10-04-06, 11:22 AM

I think my rear shock needs a bit of setting up.

Ive got a 020 on the rear with a ZX6 A1P shock. Other note that the forks have been dropped by 1/2cm

The problem is that in the dry the rear slides out & sometimes feals like its spinning up a bit when leaning over. It also tail wags on high speed turns. Another thing is that if you ride over a dip in the road the back kicks up. Other than that normal riding seems to be ok without bouncing around front or rear.

10-04-06, 11:45 AM

I've got a similar issue on my gixxer. First thing i checked was wheel alignment, next was wheel bearings.

Now i'm working on rebound dampening as i've set the shock back to its stock settings.

TSM · 10-04-06, 11:48 AM

Bearings are new on the rear, front are fairly new but they have no problems when last checked. Wheel alignment, will check again but sure its ok.

Im sure its the shock being set completley wrong, i never changed the settings when i got it as it seemed ok at the time.

21QUEST · 10-04-06, 11:48 AM

It could be a number of things. Too soft , too hard

. A bit more information needed. What's the spring rate of the spring , the length of the shock. Is the spring rate suitable for your weight?

Everything else OK? ie wheel alignment , steering bearings adjusted correctly

Cheers
Ben

10-04-06, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

I think my rear shock needs a bit of setting up.

Ive got a 020 on the rear with a ZX6 A1P shock. Other note that the forks have been dropped by 1/2cm

The problem is that in the dry the rear slides out & sometimes feals like its spinning up a bit when leaning over. It also tail wags on high speed turns. Another thing is that if you ride over a dip in the road the back kicks up. Other than that normal riding seems to be ok without bouncing around front or rear.

Its down to the fact that the ZX6 shock is too hard for the SV650. There is also far too much rebound damping for the bike, hence why the back kicks up. Its ok getting shocks from other bikes to fit but you do have to take into account the fact that the settings on that shock wont be made for the SV650.

TSM · 10-04-06, 11:50 AM

Just a standard ZX6 A1P shock with 75kg kittedup on the bike.

Not a big big problem as i may be putting a penske shock on the bike thats comming off a SRAD. I will send it back to be revalved and sprung correctly.

21QUEST · 10-04-06, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

Just a standard ZX6 A1P shock with 75kg kittedup on the bike.

Not a big big problem as i may be putting a penske shock on the bike thats comming off a SRAD. I will send it back to be revalved and sprung correctly.

About the Penske shock , if and do get it let me know before you do anything alse. I'll pm you to explain. Are you getting a double or triple clicker?

Cheers
Ben

TSM · 10-04-06, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 21QUEST

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

Just a standard ZX6 A1P shock with 75kg kittedup on the bike.

Not a big big problem as i may be putting a penske shock on the bike thats comming off a SRAD. I will send it back to be revalved and sprung correctly.

About the Penske shock , if and do get it let me know before you do anything alse. I'll pm you to explain. Are you getting a double or triple clicker?

Cheers
Ben

It would be the double clicker.

There will most likley be a full front SRAD 600 RWU swap with reworked internals as well.

johnnyrod · 10-04-06, 12:38 PM

I thought the ZX6 spring was the same rate as the SV's?

10-04-06, 12:40 PM

I dont understand this spring rate stuff. The kwak shock is def a stiffer shock for the heavier rider.

10-04-06, 11:22 AM	#1
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	My suspension issues I think my rear shock needs a bit of setting up. Ive got a 020 on the rear with a ZX6 A1P shock. Other note that the forks have been dropped by 1/2cm The problem is that in the dry the rear slides out & sometimes feals like its spinning up a bit when leaning over. It also tail wags on high speed turns. Another thing is that if you ride over a dip in the road the back kicks up. Other than that normal riding seems to be ok without bouncing around front or rear. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

10-04-06, 11:48 AM	#3
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Bearings are new on the rear, front are fairly new but they have no problems when last checked. Wheel alignment, will check again but sure its ok. Im sure its the shock being set completley wrong, i never changed the settings when i got it as it seemed ok at the time. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

10-04-06, 11:50 AM	#6
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Just a standard ZX6 A1P shock with 75kg kittedup on the bike. Not a big big problem as i may be putting a penske shock on the bike thats comming off a SRAD. I will send it back to be revalved and sprung correctly. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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10-04-06, 11:45 AM	#2
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	I've got a similar issue on my gixxer. First thing i checked was wheel alignment, next was wheel bearings. Now i'm working on rebound dampening as i've set the shock back to its stock settings.

10-04-06, 12:38 PM	#9
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	I thought the ZX6 spring was the same rate as the SV's?

10-04-06, 12:40 PM	#10
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	I dont understand this spring rate stuff. The kwak shock is def a stiffer shock for the heavier rider.