[kirana]

just need some help and advice here, how can i get the best setting for my fron fork and my rear damping,rebound and preload. am 171cm and 82kg.
thanks, and what parts do what actualy.
Thanks.

 

[Robhor]

SUGGESTED SUSPENSION SETTINGS;

FRONT:
Spring preload: 10 turns out from full stiff;
rebound damping: two turns out from full stiff;
compression damping: 1.75 turns out from full stiff

REAR:
Spring preload: 25mm thread showing;
rebound damping: 1.75 turns out from full stiff

Source:
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_1005_2010_kawasaki_z1000/suspension_chassis.html

 

[bigdane71]

Those are the same settings listed in the manual. I am a lot heavier than you so I turn compression damping up by half a turn and increase the preload 4 turns in the front and 2 turns in the back to allow 30mm of sag.

 

[streetmaster]

Those are the same settings listed in the manual. I am a lot heavier than you so I turn compression damping up by half a turn and increase the preload 4 turns in the front and 2 turns in the back to allow 30mm of sag.

Manual says for an 'Average' rider of 65kg weight.
Friend of mine who races saysmost suspension settings would be good for an extra 15-20kg, so shouldn't be any probs with stock settings for 82kg.
I'm about the same 80kg ish & have no probs.

 

[kirana]

thanks guys. i am still playing around with it.