suspensions settings for an 07 zx6r

[CHOP]

what's up guys, i am wondering if anyone has changed there suspension settings on there 07 zx6r? factory setting seem a little stiff. in one of the bike mag. they had all the 600 and there settings for a rider about 160lbs.
did anyone read that or might even still have it?
thanks for the help guys. ride safe

[sakkie]

I Would Try And Upload Something I Found At Our Kawasaki Imorter, They Helped Me Get It Right, But Dpending What You Want To Do With Your Bike If A Track Bike Or Trackday Addict, I Can Send You Some Recomended Settings, For Street The Stock Should Be Fine, ( I Didnt Change Much For The Track Either).???

[CHOP]

Thanks For The Help, It Is For The Street,
The Stock Settings Seem Really Hard.
Just Wondering If Anyone Changed Them.
Ride Safe

[sakkie]

Front fork

Spring preload 5 turns from fully open position. 5 turns in

Fork protrude 8.5mm above upper fork bridge

Compression damping (bottom of fork adjuster) 1.5 turns open

Rebound damping (top of fork adjuster) 1.25 turns open (1.5 for road use)

Rear suspension

Height adjustment 6mm spacer

Spring preload 178.5mm

Compression damper for high speed (hexagon screw on rear shock)
2.5 turns open
Compression damping for low speed (screw on the rear shock) 2 turns open

Rebound damping (adjuster at the lower end of shock) start with 19 clicks open and adjust to suit closing up to 17 clicks open or if really necessary close to a maximum 14 clicks open.

Settings are for an average rider of between 75 – 80kg.

[CHOP]

thanks guys for the help,

[iamturbo]

when you say open is that from full stiff?

[ZX6Ray]

The July 2008 Sportrider lists a great setup for the street but if you can't find it I will give you the specs. This is what I use for the street and with gear I'm about 205 lbs. This preload setup puts me at 32mm of sag at both ends

Front Preload: 9 turns out from full stiff.
Front Rebound damping: 1.5 turns out from full stiff
Front Compression damping: 2 turns out from full stiff

Rear Preload: 8mm thread showing on top of adjustment collar
Rear Rebound damping: 17 clicks out from full stiff
Rear High-speed compression damping: 2.5 turns out from full stiff
Rear low speed compression damping: 2 turns out from full stiff

To make things simple follow sportrider's online guide that shows you how to set your sag on your bike for your specific weight. You should be at between 30-35 mm of sag for the street. Once you have your sag set by adjusting your rear spring and front preload then all you have to do is put the rest of these settings in and adjust it slowly over time to dial it in for your style of riding.