Z1000 Suspension mods

matt76 · Post by **matt76** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:51 pm

ttc wrote:I'd try http://www.findapart.com.au

Pro kwakka don't have any bits down there that suit what you're after suspension wise.

There's a guy at Brisbane bikers named Matt, he has an 06, he's had his front forks done by Steve and put an ohlins in the rear. If you're after more feedback I'd give him a yell as well.

Yep thats me! Yeah i got an Ohlins through steve, I couldnt tell you what the difference is between a stock zx6 shock and mine but the Ohlins is magic! I have done two track days on it now and the feel and feedback is fantastic! If you want any more info just give me a yell

Matt

bassmaniac69 · Post by **bassmaniac69** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 4:00 pm

ttc wrote:I've had the left fork modded to equal the right, and I have a zx6 shock in the rear of my 06.

Do it, changes the bike completely.

Was this a complete change of springs, or did they slip in another catridge to give you the same adjustability on both forks?

I would love to do a complete front change but won't be able to afford that for quite a while. I have a zx10 shock coming and from what I have read it's going to show how bad the front is pretty quick so it's something I want to look at soon!

ttc · Post by **ttc** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:41 pm

he put in another cartridge

deafwish · Post by **deafwish** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:30 pm

ttc wrote:he put in another cartridge

Would someone kindly explain what is involved in doing this?
Cheers!

ttc · Post by **ttc** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:45 pm

yes, take bike into shop, leave it there for a few days, pay money, ride home

deafwish · Post by **deafwish** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:20 pm

ttc wrote:yes, take bike into shop, leave it there for a few days, pay money, ride home

Pffft! That's the snobs approach!

I get far better satisfaction, researching what's the best value modification, sourcing it and fitting it myself.

bassmaniac69 · Post by **bassmaniac69** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:57 pm

ttc wrote:yes, take bike into shop, leave it there for a few days, pay money, ride home

Thats what I like about this site - you are all so technical!!

Any idea what type of cartridge, and do you think it now would rival or be similar to the 636 fork swap??

ttc · Post by **ttc** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 5:48 am

Sorry I am no use.. Steve and I have an understanding..

He explains things to me and I pretend to understand

but his number is 07 3208 0082

matt76 · Post by **matt76** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:58 am

deafwish wrote:
ttc wrote:he put in another cartridge
Would someone kindly explain what is involved in doing this?
Cheers!

I dont know much more than Tanya, but he did show me the new cartridges he was going to put in, and he had to machine down some of the existing internals to make them work. I still only have adjustment on the one fork, the other is set as a constant. I dont think it is a DIY job

Neilp · Post by **Neilp** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:50 am

Just take it along to strika & gos's mate he's a legend.

Neil

petro · Post by **petro** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:52 pm

One on ebay now

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KAWASAKI ... 8507QQrdZ1

bassmaniac69 · Post by **bassmaniac69** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:16 pm

Yeah, I saw that one about two weeks ago and almost got it - less than 5000km on it and would cost just under $200 Oz to land - a bargain!

I ended up getting a ZX10R shock from a RidersForum member for about $150 del with everything I need to do the conversion, so I'm happy!

deafwish · Post by **deafwish** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:28 pm

You will surely find one here in Oz, far cheaper than that!
Tried hunting around wreckers or tried Krooz Tune?