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corksil · March 18th, 2018, 08:11 PM

I've ridden 150 miles with the 05' GSXR rear shock installed. The rear end of the bike definitely feels stiff. There is zero preload on the spring, so I can't back that off.

With the OEM shock, I could hit speed bumps at 50mph and the bike would soak it right up and I wouldn't be jostled from the seat.

With the 05' GSXR shock -- it I hit the same speed bumps at 50mph, I get my ass kicked up and forward out of the seat. Seems like the spring is pretty stiff. Playing with the compression/rebound dampening doesn't seem to affect this.

I also raised the front forks 24mm in the clamps, which may be a factor. Might have to split the difference and try 13mm of fork above the top clamp.

March 18th, 2018, 08:11 PM	#22
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	I've ridden 150 miles with the 05' GSXR rear shock installed. The rear end of the bike definitely feels stiff. There is zero preload on the spring, so I can't back that off. With the OEM shock, I could hit speed bumps at 50mph and the bike would soak it right up and I wouldn't be jostled from the seat. With the 05' GSXR shock -- it I hit the same speed bumps at 50mph, I get my ass kicked up and forward out of the seat. Seems like the spring is pretty stiff. Playing with the compression/rebound dampening doesn't seem to affect this. I also raised the front forks 24mm in the clamps, which may be a factor. Might have to split the difference and try 13mm of fork above the top clamp. __________________________________________________ Just batshit crazy. All his posts are endless diatribes. Some are actually entertaining but mostly batshit crazy.