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[Mina]

......if you don't really know why your changing things maybe leave it as is till you can tell there's a problem (put the cap extenders on though, they'll end up being useful). If the bike isn't doing somthing you like that's when you need to find an answer as opposed to just changing stuff because lots of people do it. Try the bike at stock heights and then try dropping your forks, it takes literally minutes and doing it at the track where you can try it right after the change is the best way to do it. Also just because a pro suspension guy touched the bike it isn't perfect...yet! They get it in the ballpark, it's up to you to tell them what your feeling to help them fine tune your setup which will never be perfect, there's no such thing.

Makes complete sense, I will keep this in mind, thanks!

I have a 2006 GSXR 750 for the street and when I had the forks set to OEM specs (5mm above the top triple) the bike would just flop over fairly easy which made it awkward for me to corner, as soon as I made the forks flush with the top triple it felt better but I still think there could be some improvement. This is solely based on my street riding experience, maybe it will be different on the track.

LOL Love it everyone calling you out on a very popular mod for the GSXR's, in fact I have been told by more then one suspension tuner that on your generation its a must. Don't worry Mina your doing the right stuff, and Kyle really only makes the extenders for bikes that benefit from them...

I'm not worried, I'm putting on the right stuff from the start since I plan on keeping this bike a while.

 

[dricked]

LOL Love it everyone calling you out on a very popular mod for the GSXR's, in fact I have been told by more then one suspension tuner that on your generation its a must. Don't worry Mina your doing the right stuff, and Kyle really only makes the extenders for bikes that benefit from them...

Just to be clear I wasn't calling him out on a mod, there's the old saying "if it isn't broken don't fix it" and if you don't know what your trying to fix than what are you really doing? Absolutly install the extenders but ride the bike at the normal height before you change it or you won't really know what you did to your handling.

 

[Mina]

Just to be clear I wasn't calling him out on a mod, there's the old saying "if it isn't broken don't fix it" and if you don't know what your trying to fix than what are you really doing? Absolutly install the extenders but ride the bike at the normal height before you change it or you won't really know what you did to your handling.

I didn't get that impression from you, no worries. I actually appreciate your input since your post made perfect sense.

 

[JohnnyP636]

Just to be clear I wasn't calling him out on a mod, there's the old saying "if it isn't broken don't fix it" and if you don't know what your trying to fix than what are you really doing? Absolutly install the extenders but ride the bike at the normal height before you change it or you won't really know what you did to your handling.

Sorry not directed directly at you but its just this is the only site that when someone considered somewhat of a newbie posts an expensive mod, racer type people question why you bought it, and if you are experienced enough to need that mod

The last part he posted was followed by a question about how many track days hes done ....LOL

I get it too, I have not done much track riding, maybe 10 days total, Im not the fastest but at the same time I don't think Im the slowest...And yet I spent about $25,000 on my track bike last year, a big chuck was suspension.....I like to think of it like this if I have the best parts, then its all up to my riding and setting them up....And when I first tried track it only took about 3-4 days at TMP before I was outriding stock suspension, and became what stood between me being able to go any faster. I had many other expensive parts that I didnt need, so this time around Im doing the right thing like Mina and starting with suspension...

Last day I did was Shanonville and a friend that was there riding basically the same bike as me spent the whole day making changes to his fork height like Mina is going to be doing. He had Ryan Gill there helping him, and he also suggested I play with my fork height. They said it can make a huge difference....Then they commented on how some bikes, like Minas GSXR really benefit from it....Almost like its a defect in the design and Susuki should have made the change

Also since I am installing these extenders for him, now is the best time to install them with his Ohlins cartridge kit as I have everything apart.....Rather then him paying me twice later to add them after the forks are already back together

 

[Mina]

My next mod for the track bike:

Don't hate...

 

[dricked]

Sorry not directed directly at you but its just this is the only site that when someone considered somewhat of a newbie posts an expensive mod, racer type people question why you bought it, and if you are experienced enough to need that mod

The last part he posted was followed by a question about how many track days hes done ....LOL

I get it too, I have not done much track riding, maybe 10 days total, Im not the fastest but at the same time I don't think Im the slowest...And yet I spent about $25,000 on my track bike last year, a big chuck was suspension.....I like to think of it like this if I have the best parts, then its all up to my riding and setting them up....And when I first tried track it only took about 3-4 days at TMP before I was outriding stock suspension, and became what stood between me being able to go any faster. I had many other expensive parts that I didnt need, so this time around Im doing the right thing like Mina and starting with suspension...

Last day I did was Shanonville and a friend that was there riding basically the same bike as me spent the whole day making changes to his fork height like Mina is going to be doing. He had Ryan Gill there helping him, and he also suggested I play with my fork height. They said it can make a huge difference....Then they commented on how some bikes, like Minas GSXR really benefit from it....Almost like its a defect in the design and Susuki should have made the change

Also since I am installing these extenders for him, now is the best time to install them with his Ohlins cartridge kit as I have everything apart.....Rather then him paying me twice later to add them after the forks are already back together

Cool, I agree.

My next mod for the track bike:

Don't hate...

It's all in the details.

 

[ZX600]

There is no problem per se, but I just want the best handling characteristics, right off the bat and this is a weak spot for the 06/07 600/750. After speaking with Dave, he suggested I go 5mm up front and 1-1.5 mm adjustment on the shock's ride height. Like I mentioned earlier, I will probably have Ryan Gill go over everything one more time before next season.

LOL Love it everyone calling you out on a very popular mod for the GSXR's, in fact I have been told by more then one suspension tuner that on your generation its a must. Don't worry Mina your doing the right stuff, and Kyle really only makes the extenders for bikes that benefit from them...

I don't remember calling him out! I honestly just wanted to know since I own 2 GSXR's

Must be winter

 

[ZX600]

My next mod for the track bike:

Don't hate...

See now you and I are going to have a problem.... damn rim tape

 

[Paul1000RR]

yup, im a baller

 

[infernobuster]

See now you and I are going to have a problem.... damn HUGE TAG LINES.

fixed for ya.

 

[carboncat]

Sorry not directed directly at you but its just this is the only site that when someone considered somewhat of a newbie posts an expensive mod, racer type people question why you bought it, and if you are experienced enough to need that mod

The last part he posted was followed by a question about how many track days hes done ....LOL

I get it too, I have not done much track riding, maybe 10 days total, Im not the fastest but at the same time I don't think Im the slowest...And yet I spent about $25,000 on my track bike last year, a big chuck was suspension.....I like to think of it like this if I have the best parts, then its all up to my riding and setting them up....And when I first tried track it only took about 3-4 days at TMP before I was outriding stock suspension, and became what stood between me being able to go any faster. I had many other expensive parts that I didnt need, so this time around Im doing the right thing like Mina and starting with suspension...

Last day I did was Shanonville and a friend that was there riding basically the same bike as me spent the whole day making changes to his fork height like Mina is going to be doing. He had Ryan Gill there helping him, and he also suggested I play with my fork height. They said it can make a huge difference....Then they commented on how some bikes, like Minas GSXR really benefit from it....Almost like its a defect in the design and Susuki should have made the change

Also since I am installing these extenders for him, now is the best time to install them with his Ohlins cartridge kit as I have everything apart.....Rather then him paying me twice later to add them after the forks are already back together

I asked just because I was curious not because I was making fun of him, you read way to much into posts.

 

[daisoman]

If I had the money I'd do what Mina is doing. I'm broke so I'll leave me bike as is and find change in the couch for some track days. Fml

 

[A.K.]

 

[cors]

I bought a similar one. Very pretty!

 

[Benny!]

Sharrard told me to do the same thing. I have mine dropped 5mm into the triples and have raised the rear.
In reply to the gsxr mod.

 

[Mina]

Sharrard told me to do the same thing. I have mine dropped 5mm into the triples and have raised the rear.
In reply to the gsxr mod.

How high did you go in the back?

 

[Benny!]

Sorry not directed directly at you but its just this is the only site that when someone considered somewhat of a newbie posts an expensive mod, racer type people question why you bought it, and if you are experienced enough to need that mod

The last part he posted was followed by a question about how many track days hes done ....LOL

I get it too, I have not done much track riding, maybe 10 days total, Im not the fastest but at the same time I don't think Im the slowest...And yet I spent about $25,000 on my track bike last year, a big chuck was suspension.....I like to think of it like this if I have the best parts, then its all up to my riding and setting them up....And when I first tried track it only took about 3-4 days at TMP before I was outriding stock suspension, and became what stood between me being able to go any faster. I had many other expensive parts that I didnt need, so this time around Im doing the right thing like Mina and starting with suspension...

Last day I did was Shanonville and a friend that was there riding basically the same bike as me spent the whole day making changes to his fork height like Mina is going to be doing. He had Ryan Gill there helping him, and he also suggested I play with my fork height. They said it can make a huge difference....Then they commented on how some bikes, like Minas GSXR really benefit from it....Almost like its a defect in the design and Susuki should have made the change

Also since I am installing these extenders for him, now is the best time to install them with his Ohlins cartridge kit as I have everything apart.....Rather then him paying me twice later to add them after the forks are already back together

I think Mina can defend himself. He doesn't need his bf to defend him.

 

[Benny!]

How high did you go in the back?

I believe it was 5mm. He said he would normally go 8mm in the front but he said it makes people nervous when they see a mm of fork in the top triple. haha

 

[Mina]

I think Mina can defend himself. He doesn't need his bf to defend him.

He was not defending me, he was simply stating his opinion.
What's with all the attitude these days?

 

[Benny!]

He was not defending me, he was simply stating his opinion.
What's with all the attitude these days?

He was kinda doing that. I sensed sass in his post. Plus its winter and the only thing we can do is buy parts and be grumpy at eachother.