So I spent a few minutes studying the shock and linkage area before beginning and though I wasn't sure how it'd pan out I went ahead with a plan to replace the shock without having to remove the linkage entirely or the exhaust. Removing the exhaust would have made this much easier but I didn't...
selling my MT09
63plate with 16000 miles
has had a lot of money spent and is now a very comfortable , fast and fun bike to ride. far better than standard.
the following improvements / additions have been made.
-Andreani fork cartridges (fully adjustable)
-Ohlins rear shock absorber (fully...
'morning from the Shire!
picked up a 2015 with ABS, 2k miles last week and I'm one 100 mile ride into ownership. This is the most modern bike I've owned by a good ten years or more, and it shows - what a motor!
Need to get fuelling sorted either by sending ECU away for reflash maybe here...
I like my Tracer and plan on keeping it for a few years yet so I thought it might be worth while doing some suspension upgrades.
The original suspension is okay at present but does not have the ride quality of some of my other bikes and it will deteriorate with age ( A bit like me.).
Has...
Getting tired of the front end dive under braking. Does anyone have any experience of progressive fork springs with the stock shock? Would I be better off getting stronger linear springs? I realize new cartridges and shock are the ultimate fix but if I can just reduce the brake dive I will be...
for sale ohlins shock 46someting model. Had it rebuilt to my weight with gear about 90kgs and set up for mt 09. the shock has remote com/damping and remote spring adj also has rebound adj on base of shock. The shock has not been on bike since rebuiled and bike is now for sale.[too old]. I would...
Hi guys, a couple of pics of my '14 MT. R1 style metallic Red/White, 2'' tailpipe conversion. I have an extended '06 R6 shock, but after a trial fit, decided i didn't want to cut underseat tray, so, back to drawing board......
Firstly let me appologise if i have missed it but i have tried a search but couldn't find this subject.
I found the suspension to be quite harsh on the Tracer so adjusted the rear shock to the minimum preload setting, that was a doddle, however i took the wife out for her first trip on the back...
Hello everybody (1st post), I have done a lot of reading on the forum about shock replacement, and hope to have my new ride delivered at the weekend.
I have decided for now to change the rear, stiffen up the front to see if it is OK for me, but my question is for those that have already upgraded...
Hi gang
I'm very happy to be able to report that I've finally got my standard shock changed for one from an 09 ZX10r.
(Ta to everyone who helped with the advice, especially L34chy and Marthy).
I've not really had much of a chance to ride it but the little that I've ridden since it was done has...
I know there has been lots of input about changing rear shock ,just wondering has anyone fitted a wilbers 640 shock,maxton , ohlins ,nitron seem to be the most popular ,looking to upgrade but not sure which one to go for ,also has anyone found benefit fom changing springs and oil in forks or...
I'm using the OE bridgestone s20's on my MT. After around 1800 miles the rear was shredded on the edges and almost to the threads in the middle. After putting another s20 on and putting the bouncy rear shock as stiff as possible the new tyre has only lasted around 900 miles. Would a decent shock...