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Peter wrote:

Phil wrote:A worm front tyre will go along way to exibiting the behaviour you speak of, but as The Hoff has said it it also to do with suspension setup . I'd try the tyres first and it if havent set the bike up for you with the correct sag etc thjat would be the next thing I do.

I can brake all the way to the apex with both my bikes no problem, I can also increase the amount of front brake without either of them standing up while heading toward the apex. That is all about getting the right setup :kuda.:

What I dont do - so I dont know if the bikes would do it or not - is go from no brakes to getting on the front mid corner, then it comes back to the brake before the corner scenario discussed in this thread earlier.

Another story all together, and as has been discused ad-infinitium, is the "riding the pace" topic - but thats a discussion to be had elsewhere.

Hope this go some way to answering your question

Thanks Phil, do you own a Z1000 ??

ttc wrote:

Peter wrote:

ttc wrote:Sell the Z, it's obviously not the bike for you.

Why would you say that ttc ?? As I have stated a few times I'm just trying to understand "what is normal behaviour for this bike" before I put any money into it. As far as liking the bike is concerned, I LOVE IT but I bought it to ride hard so asking a simple question about the handling characteristics of the bike from those who have owned them a lot longer than me should'nt mean that I don't like the bike, Should it ????

Why? Because what you are doing you were told was dangerous.. and chose not to listen, and got nasty about it too..(nice way to make people want to help you )

I highly recommend you stop blaming the bike and do a braking and cornering course, they advise against using the front brake whilst cornering.. unless you know more than the instructors do .?? Maybe you should be taking the time, setting up your lines, and have all your braking and gear changes done BEFORE the corner.

Zed's were never made to be ridden incredibly hard, they're put together out of cheap nasty components, it's never going to handle as well as a proper sportsbike (well unless your name is Wattie or your last name is Doohan) Your front forks have suspension in one fork only, they're twitchy, and the rear end is like a pogo stick. So I suggest you sell it and buy another Honda.

hoffy wrote:

Mick C wrote:Worn front tyres tend to stand up a bit more too so I wouldn't get too worried about how the Z is handling until you've got a fresh set of hoops on it, otherwise you'll end up chasing your tail fiddling around with the settings

I thought pre load settings were pretty simple, obviously not for some !

In all seriousness Peter, have no fear , dont be afraid to play with the bike, its a learning curve and will help you understand what each thing does..

MadFab wrote:dear dude
i had fast 9 and a fast 12 , so any info on the z1000 i cannot help you with !

but i reckon its because you read the posts on this website !

love

the

fab !

hoffy wrote:

Mick C wrote:Worn front tyres tend to stand up a bit more too so I wouldn't get too worried about how the Z is handling until you've got a fresh set of hoops on it, otherwise you'll end up chasing your tail fiddling around with the settings

I thought pre load settings were pretty simple, obviously not for some !

In all seriousness Peter, have no fear , dont be afraid to play with the bike, its a learning curve and will help you understand what each thing does..

MadFab wrote:...anyway i digress , can anybody answer his question ?

i have no expierience withz1000's so i cant help him ,but can anybody ?

fab