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heavy steering?

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:52 pm
by edl
Why does the steering on my zxr feel heavy compared to my blade is this just a trait of an older design/ weight distribution or steering stem angle or a problem with the zxr?

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:47 pm
by CaNsA
Compared to what other bikes mate?

Also, check the headstock isnt over tight and is there a steering damper?

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:17 pm
by RedexRobB
Check your tyre pressures too, ive had heavy steering before through underinflated tyres.

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:08 pm
by CaNsA
Good shout :D

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:32 pm
by Big Hoddie
Mine feels heavy compared to my mates r6 and that weighs roughly the same as the zxr-anything that'll make the zxr more responsive, other than replacing seals and maybe a maxton fork refresh?

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:56 am
by CaNsA
Jack up the butt end a few inches.

It will turn quicker than a veggie smelling a bacon sarnie.

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:51 am
by Big Hoddie
Haha I like that :P

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:30 pm
by AFM327
CaNsA wrote:Jack up the butt end a few inches.

It will turn quicker than a veggie smelling a bacon sarnie.

You can also drop the front too, I'd start by raising the rear a turn or two on the top shock mount.

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:59 pm
by Big Hoddie
Jacked the back up and its sooo much better haha

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:47 am
by Smokingviper1
How can i jack back end up?

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 6:10 pm
by watsonm359
The rear shock top mount has two locking nuts, with one below the mount on the frame and another on top. Unlock on the top nut and then wind up the lower nut so the rear end rises up. Don't forget to lock the top nut and replace the split pin!

Re: heavy steering?

Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:29 pm
by Smokingviper1
watsonm359 wrote:
Sat Nov 25, 2017 6:10 pm
The rear shock top mount has two locking nuts, with one below the mount on the frame and another on top. Unlock on the top nut and then wind up the lower nut so the rear end rises up. Don't forget to lock the top nut and replace the split pin!
Cheers bro 👊👌😎