All bikes' standard suspension set-ups have compromises.  Often, replacement of pistons or adjusters are needed to cure these problems.  Here are some questions that people have asked us, with our replies and solutions based on the information provided.    


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 Questions Replies
 
  Z1000 2003
Application: Sports / Ride Day 95kg
Problem:     Wallowing in corners
Comments + observations:
"think front spring too soft. want better clearance and confidence"
 
     
 
    The front fork spring is too soft for you and the damping rates will also be too soft.  Dive will also be a problem because of the damping rates and you will need to revalve, both compression and rebound, with either our revalve and modifications or our 20SSK kit.  Both forks will need to be serviced and the damping adjusted in the only fork that has damping. We can then spring and set-up the suspension for sports/rideday applications, give you excellent dive and corner turn-in as well as remove harshness and improve traction feel.

    The rear shock, while a basic unit, can be revalved and re-sprung to suit your weight.  The spring is too hard.  This will give the bike balance, front to rear, improve drive out of corners and, of course, stop wallowing.
     

  
 
    Front:
    •  Fork Revalve, Service Set-up, spring and modifications

    •  K-Tech Sports/Ride day Conversion
    20SSK Compression and rebound valves, service and set-up and spring. This conversion will give you the best range for road and track use

    Rear:
    •  Shock Revalve Service and set-up (Non-Rebuildable Conversion) and shock spring

  
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