ZZR600 rear suspension firming

[mick_dundee]

Apologies if this has been done to death but I wouldn't mind adjusting the load on my rear suspension (96 model) to firm them up a bit, any assistance appreciated.

NB Did a search prior to posting the above and came up with 21 pages... so either here it is again, or here it is for the first time...

[Rusty]

You'll need either a c-spanner or brass drift and hammer.

There are two collars locked together at the top of the spring. These are the preload adjustment. To access, remove one side of the rear fairing. Insert drift (easier than c spanner) and bash away. Loosen the top one first (anticlockwise) then tighten the lower one to suit.

Have fun! It'll make a world of difference to the bike. Incidentally, how heavy are you? I'm a touch over 80kg and mine's as tight as it'll go.

[mick_dundee]

Rusty, thanks for the help, suppose i'm around 85kg, sounds like a bit of work involved, wtf is a brass drift?

[Rusty]

Nah, it's pretty easy, actually, and DEFINITELY worth the effort. You'll need a phillips head screwdriver and a socket or spanner (10 or 12mm, can't remember) to get the fairing off.

A drift is a length of material used to put between a hammer and what you want to hit. In this case, made of brass because it's softer than the collars and won't damage 'em. A bit of old copper pipe would work fine (hi, Brett). Have a look at your shock through the fairing and you'll understand.

It would be beneficial to have someone there to help measure sag, too (front and rear). Front preload's easy to adjust with the appropriately sized socket.

[Rossi]

Here you go


http://www.sportrider.com/tech/suspension/

[mick_dundee]

Thanks guys, will have a crack when I get a chance to scratch mysdelf.

[don55]

Hi Mick.
Tell us how it goes.
I am about same weight as you and not happy with the suspension settings, putting the preload on hardest setting is only good for pillion, found it made the rear too choppy over small bumps and unpredictable through corners
May have to inform the kwaka dealership it is adjustable ( told by them not adjustable ) they offered to sell me new suspension kit

Like you , might have a go at adjusting it myself.

Still scratching myself
Don.