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you gotta tell us how big of a guy you are and how many track days you have planned
I am looking to make my bike more compliant. I am 170LBS no gear. Road a CBR600RR the other day and it took the bumps better.
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Throw a spring on it unless you plan to race. Otherwise you're dropping $900 for a shock. A spring will run you bout $100~ and unless you plan to compete (or try to set the track record on track days lol) you do not need an after market shock.
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I'm you're body double (maybe, LOL) I bought a new shock but am sending my forks to lithium Motorsports in hinton Iowa, they'll re-valve and re-spring your shock and forks for $400 buck plus shipping of course. Great deal I thought. Haven't recieved mine e back yet but I cannot wait for a non squishy suspension.
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Rob is a good dude. He's done a TON of suspension in the midwest.
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Yeah, he seems like a great guy. I've spoke with him a few times and he's very knowledgeable and won't let you waste your money on things you don't need.
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I'm a bit taller and weigh 270 geared up. The rear shock is junk. It's good as a paperweight and that's about it.
I got a TTX from Dan Kyle for a SCREAMING good price last month for my 06. Get them on the horn and have a credit card ready. Mike (can't remember his last name) was the guy that helped me out.
www.kyleusa.com (866) 667-4925
They hooked me up with the appropriate rate fork springs, too. The bike feels SO much better. I'd love to try it out with some Ohlins cartridges up front but that's not financially possible right now. My old RC51 was the dogs balls with Ohlins at both ends! I'd be happy getting the ZX to handle at 75% of that.
Stock, the ZX was too scary to ride at anything above the posted limit-and even then it didn't feel planted. It's now much better. I highly recommend some suspension work.
I got a TTX from Dan Kyle for a SCREAMING good price last month for my 06. Get them on the horn and have a credit card ready. Mike (can't remember his last name) was the guy that helped me out.
www.kyleusa.com (866) 667-4925
They hooked me up with the appropriate rate fork springs, too. The bike feels SO much better. I'd love to try it out with some Ohlins cartridges up front but that's not financially possible right now. My old RC51 was the dogs balls with Ohlins at both ends! I'd be happy getting the ZX to handle at 75% of that.
Stock, the ZX was too scary to ride at anything above the posted limit-and even then it didn't feel planted. It's now much better. I highly recommend some suspension work.
Suspension upgrades are the best money spent on a bike. I've never heard anyone say the $$$ upgrading their suspension was not worth it no matter how much they put out. If you push the bake at all, even just street riding you will tell the difference.
My wife bitched about the $1000 I spent on my ZRX shocks until I took her for a ride. Even as a passenger she could tell a big difference.
I've spent about $1500 on the ZX10, peneke rear double clicker and the forks redone with penske internals. Well worth it. You can spend less or more, but spend what you can, you will not be disappointed. Just make sure you use a good suspension company, not the dealer or some hole in the wall.
My wife bitched about the $1000 I spent on my ZRX shocks until I took her for a ride. Even as a passenger she could tell a big difference.
I've spent about $1500 on the ZX10, peneke rear double clicker and the forks redone with penske internals. Well worth it. You can spend less or more, but spend what you can, you will not be disappointed. Just make sure you use a good suspension company, not the dealer or some hole in the wall.
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