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hi all..

I have just got my hands on a 2002 ZX9R... luv it.. how ever at 6'2, 140kgs and size 14 feet I am rather large for this bike.. however I will not consider another bike as I luv my 9R's... (had a 1998 ZX9R from 1998- 2004..)

anyway... does anyone know any where I could find out more about setting up the suspension better to handle a creature of my proportions????

also where can i get hold of a longer gear shift, to handle my size 14 feet? I need maybe an inch longer shift.

other than the usual jibes about jenny craigs weight watchers etc... i would appreciate any valid feed back..

thanks

Brian
It would probably be best to have heavier springs fitted front and rear as the standard are realy just suited to a rider of half your size. It would be worth it if you are planning on keeping the bike for as long as you kept your last one.
To get the most of the 9 you may be better off at least having a word with your local suspension shop. Where are you anyway?

I have size 13 plates o meat and never found a problem with the shifter. Possibly try changing the angle of the lever by rotating the splined clamp by a notch and see if that works for you.

Then again try a membership here:
http://bebo.com/watch/4452126592

I live in Brisbane.... I dont know of any suspension shops that are good up this way.

BrisZX9R wrote:I live in Brisbane.... I dont know of any suspension shops that are good up this way.

mmmmm..........If you speak to Alex at LAE, he may know of a good suspension setter-upperrer......

what about Dave Cullen ? (Radar) - doesn't he have a shop up there somewhere ? He knows a bit about suspension......

as far as the gear lever goes, any 1/2 decent local workshop should be able to modify your stock lever and add 30mm to the length.

BrisZX9R wrote:hi all..

I have just got my hands on a 2002 ZX9R... luv it.. how ever at 6'2, 140kgs and size 14 feet I am rather large for this bike..


thanks

mate at that size ud be large for any bike!!

we got sum pretty smart guys in here, surely they can help..alternatively the advice given seems pretty good...

oh ..and welcome mate!!

Talk to Steve at Suspension Improvments in Randall St, Slacks Creek.

He has done all my prev bikes (BTW I am 6'5 and 105kgs and he did a great job sorting out my '95 ZX6R)

Jesus Mary and Joseph....how did I miss this opportunity for so long!!!

I have it on good authority, that Mick Hams knows a bloke up there who knows everything! Go have a chat with Mick!

Strika wrote:I have it on good authority, that Mick Hams knows a bloke up there who knows everything! Go have a chat with Mick!

Isn't that guy Mick himself? He did spend quite a few years in the GP circus dealing with the springy bits

Strika wrote:.....Jesus Mary and Joseph....how did I miss this opportunity for so long!!! ......

I have no idea, you must have been asleep on the job mate !!!

Strika wrote:Jesus Mary and Joseph....how did I miss this opportunity for so long!!!

I have it on good authority, that Mick Hams knows a bloke up there who knows everything! Go have a chat with Mick!

Strika the guy asked for any valid feedback, its his first post give the guy a break. If you had been taking any notice Mick hails from the Gold Coast nowdays.


Neil

Try Kroosetune in Boronia Vic. ,ask for David knows what he is doing.

easyrider wrote:Try Kroosetune in Boronia Vic. ,ask for David knows what he is doing.

the bloke who asked the question lives in Brisbane.......

Gosling1 wrote:

easyrider wrote:Try Kroosetune in Boronia Vic. ,ask for David knows what he is doing.

the bloke who asked the question lives in Brisbane.......

yea but maybe the guy in vic is worth it ??