bmccrary
Touring Mod
So there has been allot of talk recently about what mods to do first and which are worth the money, etc. ( I suppose this is always going on) Well I have been saying how suspension is the most import and is the most overlooked.
Well this winter I broke down and put a good bit of money in the FZ and replaced the factory shock with a Ohlin's adjustable shock (Comp. and Rebound) fitted with a 150 N/mm spring. Replaced the front fork springs with 85 N/mm spring, 10 weight oil and RaceTech Emulators.
Yesterday, Dad and I made a trip up to Tuggle Gap, nice twisty road about 80 miles from the house. We spent some time there making passes and getting photos and what not before heading on exploring southern VA for the rest of the day.
So with out further nonsense, here is my evidence supporting my theory of why suspension modification and proper setup is best...
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6vNLW__PCs]YouTube - Hwy 8 4-4-2010.wmv[/ame]
Riding the bike in the twisties now is so much easier. The bike is planted through the entire corner. Entry speed is higher and the speed is maintained with out the front diving and the rear end falling apart exiting.
Plus, with suspension mods, the only people you will piss off are your buddies as you pull away from them...
-bryan
Well this winter I broke down and put a good bit of money in the FZ and replaced the factory shock with a Ohlin's adjustable shock (Comp. and Rebound) fitted with a 150 N/mm spring. Replaced the front fork springs with 85 N/mm spring, 10 weight oil and RaceTech Emulators.
Yesterday, Dad and I made a trip up to Tuggle Gap, nice twisty road about 80 miles from the house. We spent some time there making passes and getting photos and what not before heading on exploring southern VA for the rest of the day.
So with out further nonsense, here is my evidence supporting my theory of why suspension modification and proper setup is best...
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6vNLW__PCs]YouTube - Hwy 8 4-4-2010.wmv[/ame]
Riding the bike in the twisties now is so much easier. The bike is planted through the entire corner. Entry speed is higher and the speed is maintained with out the front diving and the rear end falling apart exiting.
Plus, with suspension mods, the only people you will piss off are your buddies as you pull away from them...
-bryan