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Setting Up Front Suspension

Last post by KwakKwak « Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:06 pm
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by Tirpitz » Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:19 pm

I'm not sure that my front suspension is set up right for me and I want to sort it. I've been reading around on here and elsewhere about setting it...

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Last post by KwakKwak
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:06 pm
Stock fork height.

Last post by namtabmai « Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:05 pm
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by namtabmai » Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:44 pm

Like an idiot I removed the front forks to replace the seals and didn't make a note of the fork height. Kind of assumed this would be listed in the...

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Last post by namtabmai
Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:05 pm
99 rear shock to fit my 95 L5??

Last post by banner001 « Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:42 am
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by JBFZXR400L5 » Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:29 pm

Hi guys quick question looking at replacing my rear shock. Does a 1999 plate rear shock fit my 1995 L5? Cheers for the help!!

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Last post by banner001
Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:42 am
Rear shock upgrades...

Last post by krystian579 « Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:56 am
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by Jackamory » Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:53 pm

Hi people!
I'm new to zxr400's and have recently bought an l5.. It's currently in pieces and I'm rebuilding it,
I've been searching for a shock for...

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Last post by krystian579
Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:56 am
05 636 front end swap on ZXR400L

Last post by RSVR « Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:16 pm
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by RSVR » Fri Mar 02, 2018 6:20 pm

Evening Gents,

Been thinking of investing in 05 636 complete front end inclusive of wheel and brakes.

Now I had an 05 636 a few years back and I...

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Last post by RSVR
Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:16 pm
Lowered rear end.... any ideas?

Last post by terrem « Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:21 am

by terrem » Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:21 am

ello fellows!
Subsequently to a bad breaking with my 1994 zxr 400(my stock rear shock absorber nearly exploded after being seized during an hard...

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Last post by terrem
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:21 am
Zxr400l fork spacers

Last post by RSVR « Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:43 pm

by RSVR » Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:43 pm

Gents

Bit of a problem

Both front fork internal spacers are split on my SP fork

Can anyone confirm that they are the same size as the standard...

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Last post by RSVR
Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:43 pm
Beginner guide to setting front and rear suspension?

Last post by banner001 « Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:54 pm
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by Smokingviper1 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 5:26 pm

My front and possibly back end is rock solid xan feel every little bumb in the damn road, so looking to soften up but sont want to tet nyself whem...

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Last post by banner001
Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:54 pm
Zxr 400 handling probelms

Last post by Smokingviper1 « Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:41 am
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by rossco111 » Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:13 am

Hi guys,

I've had a few bikes over the last 8 years, vfr 400, r6, super motos etc. on my latest zxr 400 L9 model I seem to be struggling with the...

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Last post by Smokingviper1
Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:41 am
Zx6r c1h fork conversion

Last post by Leey « Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:44 am
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by ChowderV4 » Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:58 pm

I know this has been done to death, just after a little info if anyone has it on this conversion.

I'm fitting a c1h front end in currently. I'm...

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Last post by Leey
Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:44 am
ZX6R F1 shock to replace stock on L3?

Last post by bendog66 « Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:13 am
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by lyricalz » Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:49 pm

Just bought a L3 ZXR400 and the rear shock looks like it's in a right state, on top of that I've heard they're pretty crap anyway. As it's my first...

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Last post by bendog66
Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:13 am
Updated rear shock upgrades.....

Last post by kauko1 « Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:34 pm
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by Van223 » Sat Mar 25, 2017 12:10 pm

Hi people,
:smt017
Wanted to know if there are any more up to date shocks from other bikes we can use on our L models?

Maybe i'm missing a thread...

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Last post by kauko1
Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:34 pm
Forks Not Adjusting Correctly?

Last post by Tricey27 « Sun May 21, 2017 1:36 pm

by Tricey27 » Sun May 21, 2017 1:36 pm

Hi all.

Have just changed seals and oil in my front forks on a 89 ZXR 400 H1 model. Trying to adjust them and have looked at several guides on...

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Last post by Tricey27
Sun May 21, 2017 1:36 pm
Assembly forks: allen bolts not finding piston rod??

Last post by Charles « Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:05 am
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by Charles » Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:19 pm

Hi, I just put some new seals into my forks.

Now I'm having the problem the allen bolts don't find the piston rods. I read and followed the fork...

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Last post by Charles
Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:05 am
What position is the seat height meausured

Last post by deano1351 « Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:23 pm
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by ross46 » Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:02 am

Hi there

Finally looking at progressing to a bigger bike and someone recommended a GSXR750 even though i was looking at the ZX6R. the GSXR sounds...

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Last post by deano1351
Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:23 pm
Seat height

Last post by Miles « Wed May 18, 2016 4:36 pm
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by JordBanny » Wed May 18, 2016 1:16 pm

I'm wanting to raise my bike up a tad, I'm a good 6ft2 and not a light bloke.. The bike feels like it may have been lowered.. Does anyone know what...

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Last post by Miles
Wed May 18, 2016 4:36 pm
From fork Allen bolt

Last post by Rubencio « Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:14 pm
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by Rubencio » Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:17 pm

Hi lads, the Allen bolt at the bottom of the fork is jammed.

I can't remove it.... I broke a Allen key already but noting.... Does not come off....

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Last post by Rubencio
Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:14 pm
Front forks info

Last post by Rubencio « Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:03 pm
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by Rubencio » Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:02 pm

Good evening,

Quick question, I am changing the oil of the front forks and I would need to know what kind of oil should I put in, and how much....

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Last post by Rubencio
Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:03 pm
L model fork tops

Last post by Miles « Tue Dec 29, 2015 4:01 pm
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by DJ Gudsey » Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:09 pm

I've had my l4 forks rebuilt by brook suspension, top job!, however they did advise me that one of my top adjusters is not working :smt012

Whilst...

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Last post by Miles
Tue Dec 29, 2015 4:01 pm
Fitting L forks in H1

Last post by ddvries04 « Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:48 am

by ddvries04 » Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:48 am

What do I need to change if I want to have L forks fitted in my H1 ?

Will they fit in my H1 yokes or do I also have to change my yokes ?

Are there...

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Last post by ddvries04
Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:48 am
DOG END BUSHES

Last post by Tirpitz « Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:27 pm
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by YZF1000R » Mon Aug 12, 2013 9:09 pm

Has anyone replaced the bushes that go in the end of both Tie-Rods on the rear suspension.

I have been looking on ebay for some 2nd hand ones and...

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Last post by Tirpitz
Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:27 pm
rear compression damper

Last post by CaNsA « Mon Oct 19, 2015 7:21 pm
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by Bobbarian » Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:36 am

Hello all.....slight problem with the rear compression damper.....does anyone know if it can be refilled with fluid and if so what fluid and how do...

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Last post by CaNsA
Mon Oct 19, 2015 7:21 pm
Front fork upgrades

Last post by CaNsA « Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:26 pm
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by Tinman » Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:38 pm

I've recently upgraded the rear suspension with a new nitron shock and was wondering what I could get done to the forks to match the improved rear?

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Last post by CaNsA
Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:26 pm
USD Fork Database

Last post by maelstrom « Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:05 am
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by maelstrom » Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:34 am

Hi All,
I am trying to fit USD forks to my project bike and after becoming disgusted with the lack of and unclear information that is available, I...

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Last post by maelstrom
Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:05 am
Front Forks rebuild ??

Last post by CaNsA « Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:29 pm
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by Kevin Steele » Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:38 am

Hi everybody, well the project starts today in getting this baby back to its former glory :smt003 , I am based near Rochester in Kent, and would like...

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Last post by CaNsA
Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:29 pm
front fork differences

Last post by kevwye « Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:36 am

by kevwye » Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:36 am

Hi guys / girls
Could anyone tell me the difference in forks the set on my bike has a bronze fork tube and i also have a set with gold tube
is this...

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Last post by kevwye
Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:36 am
L1 - fork legs jammed

Last post by TurkishJordo « Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:01 pm
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by TurkishJordo » Wed May 27, 2015 9:09 pm

Hi guys, trying to get my fork legs apart is becoming quite an issue, we're scared of breaking anything but on the other hand we feel they are jammed...

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Last post by TurkishJordo
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:01 pm
Fork allen bolts not finding piston rod??

Last post by Dextermckay « Thu May 21, 2015 2:29 pm
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by Dextermckay » Wed May 20, 2015 10:30 pm

Hi guys,
I've spent today changing the dust and oil seals on my forks (L1). I put it all back in the correct order but the allen bolts at the base of...

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Last post by Dextermckay
Thu May 21, 2015 2:29 pm
USD FORK TOPS

Last post by banner001 « Wed May 20, 2015 10:51 am
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by julesfay » Tue May 19, 2015 12:41 pm

Hi,
Can I take off the fork top while it is still on the bike without the internal springs shooting out?
I need to do a quick fix for a track day,...

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Last post by banner001
Wed May 20, 2015 10:51 am
emc rear shock help

Last post by danamow « Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:36 pm
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by danamow » Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:41 pm

Hi everyone new to the forum and very nearly ready to post some pics of my 91 zxr. I've just brought a second hand emc race shock for it, the shock...

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Last post by danamow
Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:36 pm
Rear shock linkage

Last post by KwakKwak « Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:47 pm
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by tink » Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:44 pm

After some advice from banner (the bike god lol)

I'm looking at replacing the bearing in the rear shock linkage and greasing them all up.

I'm...

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Last post by KwakKwak
Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:47 pm
Greasing shock linkage?

Last post by R19Gag « Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:21 am
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by Smousley1995 » Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:13 pm

I've had my Zxr 400 for 6 months-ish, I've never greased the shock linkage and I don't suspect the guy I bought it off greased it in the ten years he...

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Last post by R19Gag
Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:21 am
Wrong forks?

Last post by Dolts « Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:36 pm
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by Dolts » Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:04 pm

I read that the l model has 51mm forks, and the h has 50mm. So I bought some 51mm renthal bars for my track project only to find that they are still...

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Last post by Dolts
Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:36 pm
fork stanchions

Last post by Mori Man « Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:14 am
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by lonewolf » Sat Aug 30, 2014 9:55 pm

Hi
do L stanchions fit H forks.
im struggling finding H stanchions cant find any.
cheers

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Last post by Mori Man
Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:14 am
Help needed???? Quick

Last post by p.lally « Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:02 pm
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by p.lally » Sun Aug 31, 2014 4:51 pm

Hi all, my forks on my H2 project bike are leaking. vsad

I have seen some second had forks but they look like L model forks.

I have heard about...

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Last post by p.lally
Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:02 pm
Rear Link arm bearings

Last post by antares « Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:32 pm
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by antares » Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:15 pm

Hi

I prep bikes for my daughter racing with BEMSEE in the rookie 400. We have previously raced a GSXR400 but have now purchased a ZXR400 L in 'semi'...

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Last post by antares
Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:32 pm
Nitron shock

Last post by Leey « Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:15 pm
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by Tinman » Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:51 pm

Hi ya. I'm new to the forum and the zxr. I rode the bike for the first time on Saturday. I love the handling and chuck-a-bility compared to my...

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Last post by Leey
Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:15 pm
leaking fork

Last post by banner001 « Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:32 pm
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by mcollett » Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:17 pm

front right fork is leaking from around the dust cover, i'm guessing the seal has gone.
Obviously both sides will need the seals changing, and i will...

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Last post by banner001
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:32 pm
New rear shock absorber

Last post by fattaffracingco « Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:48 pm
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by Aripug » Mon Jul 07, 2014 2:40 pm

hi to everybody
Please can you give to me some advice about a good rear shock absorber for my zxr400 (L4)...
Sometimes me and my girlfriend go out...

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Last post by fattaffracingco
Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:48 pm
changing fork seals

Last post by CaNsA « Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:27 pm
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by andy400h2 » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:53 am

Hi everyone, i'm quite new here and the site is great. i've read a few things on here and i'm hoping someone can help me. The problem is, I have a...

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Last post by CaNsA
Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:27 pm
brook suspension

Last post by RedexRobB « Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:11 pm
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by RedexRobB » Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:58 am

I'm now in the process of getting things underway with the zxr.

First on the cards is getting the chassis tidied up and fitted with decent...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:11 pm
Front forks: re-chroming stanchions

Last post by RedexRobB « Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:24 am
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by Ewetea » Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:04 pm

I recently bought an L5. The front forks were leaking oil.
Close inspection revealed that someone had attempted to remove/replace the seals with a...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:24 am
636 forks zxr400 wheel spacer size?

Last post by noelb « Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:16 am
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by gargarzxr » Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:04 pm

can anyone help me with spacer sizing for 636 forks with the zxr400 wheel? save me working it out. :smt015

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Last post by noelb
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:16 am
Maxton rear shock rebuild

Last post by KwakKwak « Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:54 pm
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by KwakKwak » Mon Nov 04, 2013 5:35 pm
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I've had a qoute from Maxton for respringing and reshiming the standard rear shock £180, has anyone had this done, just wondering if it makes a good...
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Last post by KwakKwak
Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:54 pm
L model rear shock manual section

Last post by mxs « Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:09 pm
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by mxs » Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:08 pm

Is it me or the rear shock section in the L manual is missing? I will need to reset a ride height to stock (bought a bike which someone lowered)....

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Last post by mxs
Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:09 pm
forks and shocks

Last post by cargo « Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:23 am
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by tamd86 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:46 pm

alright folks, looking to upgrade both rear and front suspension,.. does any one out there know which forks off the zx6r would fit my h1 model and...

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Last post by cargo
Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:23 am
depth of shock linkage bearings

Last post by KwakKwak « Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:25 am
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by Miles » Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:30 pm

Hey guys long time, hope everyone is well.

Having finally got round to powder coating a few bits and pieces I have come to put new bearings back...

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Last post by KwakKwak
Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:25 am
Shock settings 80kg

Last post by KwakKwak « Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:17 am
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by Bailiff46 » Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:42 pm

Anyone know what settings the shock should be for me?

It's a standard Kawasaki shock

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Last post by KwakKwak
Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:17 am
Fork leg pinch bolt sizes

Last post by jonesyiom « Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:26 pm

by jonesyiom » Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:26 pm

Hi all, I can't see for looking so it's down to good old fashioned asking. I've also checked the search function on the site.
Coudl someone tell me...

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Last post by jonesyiom
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:26 pm
Removing forks

Last post by Ewetea « Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:11 pm
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by gt185 » Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:17 pm

I have to replace the oil seals on my forks, and wondered if you guys have
any tips for supporting the bike. Someone said a wooden block under the...

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Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:11 pm

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