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Post by bikesnoopy on Feb 9, 2008 9:18:54 GMT
I took the overstiff springs out yesterday & shortened them by half an inch. Still too high at the front,so i shortened the 6" spacer that sits on top of the springs by an inch & hey presto-back to standard ride height & working much smoother. Then i slipped the forks through the yolks by 10mm(as far as i could as the clip ons stop any further movement)& the whole bike sits much better. The damping is still too stiff though. Looks like when the previous 18 stone rider put the stiffer springs in,he also used thicker fork oil to compensate the quicker rebound,so i'll have to change this for a thinner weight. However,the bike is handling much better & the front doesnt rattle your teeth over bumps anymore! Going to turn my attention to the rear next. Now its lower at the front,i want to get it higher at the back. I need to stiffen it up & although i can see some "writing" on the shock saying "hard" & "soft",i havnt figured out how to get to it,or what to do if i got there. . .
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Post by bikesnoopy on Feb 9, 2008 9:22:16 GMT
Oh yeah. . . & im running "industry standard" 36/42 in the tyres. The ZZR is 41/41 & i'll try those pressures another time,as the GPZ is about the same weight as the ZZR ;D
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Post by bikesnoopy on Feb 9, 2008 17:00:57 GMT
Maybe the 500 is a little too small for 2 up? Maybe the clutch plates have warped a little. You dont motice it solo,but two up makes it work a bit harder? I dont even notice Mrs Snoops on the back of the GPZ1100. . . although,its not as pokey as the ZZR,it still goes well. . .
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Post by rexjnr on Feb 9, 2008 20:55:08 GMT
it dousant do it all the time just now and again but i have a split in my exaust i got told it could be back pressure it only started when got split in exaust its ok on my own jus does it once every blue moon when uther halfs on iv checked everythin n eveythin seems ok mighnt be crap in carbs or sumthin
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Post by bikesnoopy on Feb 9, 2008 21:08:28 GMT
Is it an engine misfire,or the transmission judrering as you let the clutch out???
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Post by Burchy on Feb 9, 2008 21:39:57 GMT
It's probably carburation exacerbated by the split exhaust. You don't notice it solo as you're not giving it so much gas, but when 2 up you're bound to give it a bit more gas especially pulling away and this is when the carbs splutter. IMHO
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Post by ZRX Gremlin on Feb 9, 2008 21:52:19 GMT
Maybe the 500 is a little too small for 2 up? Maybe the clutch plates have warped a little. You dont motice it solo,but two up makes it work a bit harder? I dont even notice Mrs Snoops on the back of the GPZ1100. . . although,its not as pokey as the ZZR,it still goes well. . . The GPz 500 is a little small for two up riding so allowances have to be made. It won't accellerate and more importantly brake as quickly with the extra weight. Having said that, mine has covered quite a distance with pillion without any complaint. I'm guessing you have a clutch problem which solo you don't notice but with pillion are having to work the clutch harder as snoopy says. Can't quite see how a split exhaust causing a loss of power can cause the same prob but it wants sorting anyway. Snoopy. Adjusting the rear preload on the 1100 is a doddle. ...only thing is I can't remember HOW. Remind me of what tools you have in the standard toolkit, assuming you have it. I'm guessing you don't have an owners manual?? Tyre pressures and suspension adjustment should be in there. A couple of piccys of the rear suspension, particularly the shock might help to jog an aging memory into submission. One thing I DO remember was that is was a piece of cake as mine got adjusted frequently for solo and pillion use. I hate these simple questions that you cant find an answer for even though you know you know the answer.
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Post by bikesnoopy on Feb 10, 2008 7:43:33 GMT
Good boy Grem. From what i can see,theres a bolt at the top R/H side of the shock which presumably you have to undo then something might happen . . . Will try to get my camera in there today & send you a pic. No tools & no handbook with the bike. . .
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Post by rexjnr on Feb 10, 2008 9:46:56 GMT
cheers lads ill get it chekd out once again thanks
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Post by rexjnr on Feb 10, 2008 10:30:39 GMT
forgot to mention it splutters when crusing not just setting off so woundering if it could e the carbs like burchy says cos thought if it was the clutch it would only do it when setting off or changin gear but does it when set off in first and when cruising so aint got a clue but thanks again lads ill keep u posted in what happens
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Post by Burchy on Feb 10, 2008 12:13:31 GMT
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Post by Young Burchy on Feb 10, 2008 13:51:24 GMT
:agreed: , check it mate. Once its sorted its like a different machine
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Post by bikesnoopy on Feb 10, 2008 14:15:30 GMT
Good boy Grem. From what i can see,theres a bolt at the top R/H side of the shock which presumably you have to undo then something might happen . . . Will try to get my camera in there today & send you a pic. No tools & no handbook with the bike. . . Pics sent Grem. . .
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Post by rexjnr on Feb 10, 2008 14:59:26 GMT
thanks burchy i will check the and make sure ther is no crap in the carbs cos if ther is it might be a bit of fuel starvation doubt it but will check it anywayz sumtime this week thanks anyway and will let u know the outcoum
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