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    K-Tech & YSS suspension upgrade

    Good stuff mate glad you are enjoying your upgrades! I fitted Ktech IDS20 and a Ktech Razor R rear shock to mine. I used 9.8 (comp) and 15.9 (rebound) viscosity oil in my fork legs and found them too harsh. Rear shock was nice but not as plush as I would have liked. Defo a track setup. I've...
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    K-tech IDS20, Ktech 8.5N springs and fork cap tool

    Hi, I am selling my Ktech IDS20 fork internals from my Yamaha MT09, they are in fantastic condition and barely used. They suit the MT09, xsr900 and I believe the tracer 900. But please check the Ktech website for compatability with your model bike. Check my photos for part numbers if...
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    Testing the water - Ktech ids20 cartridges and Ktech 8.5N springs

    As title really. Would my set of Ktech ids20/Ktech 8.5N springs be of interest to anyone? I'm tempted to take some value out of the bike and refit my oem cartridges and springs, I don't plan on using the bike on track so the forks are overkill for my riding. Got a bit excited over summer and...
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    I thinks it's officially dead...

    The American fz09 forum is much busier unfortunately. I do check this forum every few days, but it's rather rare to see anything new/of interest being posted much of the time
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    MT09 common mod feedback

    I don't have any DRLs fitted :)
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    Tail pack for Tracer

    I've had a US20 tail pack for years. Bought it in 2010, admittedly not been used much for the 3 last year's or so. But they are superb quality. No idea how well it would fit a tracer though
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    WTD: MT09 panniers

    Hi, I am after some SW Motech/Yamaha panniers and support arms for an MT09 (2016). I would consider others, as long as they don't require modifying the rear fairing panels. I can collect from the Bristol/Somerset/South Wales area or we can sort postage. Thanks all Mike
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    Suspension options UK

    Another way of looking at it is: Ktech Razor R shock £594 Ktech Ids20 plus springs £680 Assorted tooling I didn't have for fork installation £100 I would think that getting £550 for the fork cartridges, springs and top cap tool should be very easy. The shock I would hope for near £500 on...
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    Suspension options UK

    The forks currently are a massive improvement over stock, that goes without saying, this is just me trying to soften it up slightly. As for the left leg, you need more than just the top cap. It's a dummy leg, it doesn't have valving etc. If you do the second RH mod, you'd need to reshim both...
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    Suspension options UK

    I have dropped my oil level to 160mm to help smooth out the harsh bumps, it has helped somewhat. Total stanchion showing at full extension: 141mm Assuming the same fork travel as OEM: 137mm 76kg fully kitted up. My static sag figures are 41mm, so pretty much spot on, but I'm not using all of...
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    Suspension options UK

    Ktech IDS20 cartridges are in with 8.5N springs. 9.8cst@40C Belray 2.5w in comp leg 15.9cst@40C Maxima 85/150 5w in reb leg Pattonme on the Fz09 forum recommends the above oil viscosities for road use. To make a stock cartridge holding tool you need 28mm OD tube, wall thickness was 1mm I...
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    Rear Shock

    Meant to be very good from all the reading I have done on shocks. If I was after a shock that didn't have independent rebound/compression adjustment it would be what I would go for.
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    Suspension options UK

    Little update again! I decided to go with the Ktech IDS20 fork cartridges and Ktech springs. Ordered the cartridges from Omniaracing in Italy, Ktech won't sell them to you directly annoyingly, but I want to install them myself instead of paying £180 to JHS! I think I can do it fairly easily...
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    drive chain dust?

    Nice one :) I love the look of a freshly oiled chain me! I live a simple life :p
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    drive chain dust?

    Fact of the matter is, you are having chain issues and having to adjust it rather regularly. Clean and lube the chain properly, set the correct slack and your issues should go away. The dust is likely being attracted to your chain simply due to your method of lubrication. Dry weather will...
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    drive chain dust?

    Oil will make a mess in comparison to spray lube yes. Small price to pay for a chain that lasts well and doesn't need adjusting as often. Looking at your bike, you must ride it in winter a fair bit, so a bit of oil coating the surrounding parts wouldn't be a bad thing! But typically after you...
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    drive chain dust?

    Chain slack should be roughly 25-30mm (general rule of thumb for all bikes) at the slackest point while on the side stand. At 15mm slack while on the centre stand I doubt you have any slack at all once the bike is back on the deck. As for those spray lubes, don't waste your money, they are...
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    The new kid in the block !

    I had the same issues mate, was a website issue not personal I believe. Seems to be becoming more and more active since I joined though, was rather quiet a few weeks back Welcome though, and dont forget to add a pic of your bike!
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    Sp Engineering exhaust...

    I'm looking for a system myself. an Sp system is very appealing, especially with them being fairly close down the road....I've been contemplating a GPR slip on, Lextek, these systems and other cheaper options. A carbon Akra at £700+ isnt something I am particularly interested in


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