Service/suspension in Melbourne?
Service/suspension in Melbourne?
Hello All
I have just purchased a black 03 ZX6R and are interested if anyone has any recommendations as to where to go to get the 6000km service. Also as you are all aware the suspension is way to hard - As I weigh 66kg I am also interested in getting the suspension properly set up and are looking for somewhere good to go - fianally has anyone installed a steering damper as the front wants to shake its head at any given chance and if you have installed a damper what sort and are you happy/unhappy - Please also feel free to advise anywher not to go if you have had a bad experiance - thanks in advance - Regards Glen
I have just purchased a black 03 ZX6R and are interested if anyone has any recommendations as to where to go to get the 6000km service. Also as you are all aware the suspension is way to hard - As I weigh 66kg I am also interested in getting the suspension properly set up and are looking for somewhere good to go - fianally has anyone installed a steering damper as the front wants to shake its head at any given chance and if you have installed a damper what sort and are you happy/unhappy - Please also feel free to advise anywher not to go if you have had a bad experiance - thanks in advance - Regards Glen
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Welcome Glen,
nice choice of ride (I am biased though). I cant help with the service but the Vic mob will fix you right up
nice choice of ride (I am biased though). I cant help with the service but the Vic mob will fix you right up
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Welcome, i have same bike and I know EXACTLY how you feel about suspension hassles. Been trying to get mine sorted for about 6 weeks now, and having all sorts of issues getting a new spring for it
It was supposed to go in monday, but apparently the spring didn't arrive, so i have to wait at least 2 more weeks..
Don't have any headshake issues with it
(called the brat cos it's small, noisy and trieds to throw me off)

It was supposed to go in monday, but apparently the spring didn't arrive, so i have to wait at least 2 more weeks..
Don't have any headshake issues with it

(called the brat cos it's small, noisy and trieds to throw me off)

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gidday Glen
and welcome
03 6R?...sweet
service and fixes??
where in melbourne are ya?
cheers
and welcome
03 6R?...sweet
service and fixes??
where in melbourne are ya?
cheers
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For a suspension fix, try PTR...they do roadbike setups for a reasonable price. Once set up properly, you'll probably find it doesn't really need a damper.
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Welcome.
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Welcome Glen nice ride, shame about the rear end mate 
Get it's Bum sorted n you shouldnt need a dampner. Goodluck with it.
Cheers Brett

Get it's Bum sorted n you shouldnt need a dampner. Goodluck with it.
Cheers Brett
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Hello All
Thanks for the feedback - any suggestions are welcome - I am located in Camberwell however am happy to travel anywhere around melbourne to go to a good place.
Regards Glen
Thanks for the feedback - any suggestions are welcome - I am located in Camberwell however am happy to travel anywhere around melbourne to go to a good place.
Regards Glen
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Try Brighton Kwaka for the service.
For suspension I'd recommend the guys at Suspensions R-US. See Tony there.
And I wouldn't bother with the steering damper until after you've done that.. You'll find the shake is just the front well lifting.. so give it more and that'll fix that... *JUST KIDDING* once the rear is sofened up abit you'll prob find the front will settle down alot.
For suspension I'd recommend the guys at Suspensions R-US. See Tony there.
And I wouldn't bother with the steering damper until after you've done that.. You'll find the shake is just the front well lifting.. so give it more and that'll fix that... *JUST KIDDING* once the rear is sofened up abit you'll prob find the front will settle down alot.
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Glen
I am with Dan here (btw it does helps to know where you are)
try Brighton for the service
speak to Phil (runs workshop) or Ken (who owns the place)
tell 'em you are a KSRC member
and Susps-r-us for the ride issue
or maybe Phil Tainton racing out on Stud rd
both are very good!
cheers
I am with Dan here (btw it does helps to know where you are)
try Brighton for the service
speak to Phil (runs workshop) or Ken (who owns the place)
tell 'em you are a KSRC member
and Susps-r-us for the ride issue
or maybe Phil Tainton racing out on Stud rd
both are very good!
cheers
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Mate Welcome.
I just got my shocker done last week and it sweet as.
for suspension, dont look past Suspensions r us. The blokes name is Izzy and the phone number is 5998-1021
Excellent i tells ya.
I just got my shocker done last week and it sweet as.
for suspension, dont look past Suspensions r us. The blokes name is Izzy and the phone number is 5998-1021
Excellent i tells ya.
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where is this suspensions r us?
my zzr 250 needs new bushes, just in case its too hard to do my self?
my zzr 250 needs new bushes, just in case its too hard to do my self?
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Suspensions R Uszzr_angel wrote:where is this suspensions r us?
my zzr 250 needs new bushes, just in case its too hard to do my self?
62 Browns Rd Devon Meadows 3977 ..just near Fiveways on Sth Gippy Fwy
(03) 5998 1021
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