How do I set up my Superbike suspension?
Step-by-step bike suspension setup
- Write everything down.
- Set sag on front forks.
- Adjusting the front preload.
- Adjusting your front compression.
- Adjusting your front rebound.
- Set sag on rear shock.
- Adjusting your rear rebound.
- High/low-speed compression.
How fast does a 2006 ZX10R go?
Specifications
| 2004–2005 | 2006–2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Weight | 196 kg (432 lb) | 202 kg (445 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) | |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 180 mph (290 km/h) |
How do you calibrate a bike suspension?
Stand next to your bike and compress the fork with your body weight. Quickly release the fork and let it bounce back. Adjust the rebound until the fork rebounds as fast as possible without causing the front wheel to ‘jump’ off the ground.
How to set static sag on motorcycle suspension?
Setting Static Sag 1 Extend the suspension completely and measure. By getting the wheel off the ground. 2 Downward Compression suspension with Rider on the bike and measure . Take the bike off the stand and put the rider on board in riding position. 3 Upward Compression of suspension with Rider on the bike and measure.
What should the suspension settings be on a new bike?
The standard suspension settings for a new bike are based on averages for all riders, so optimising it for your weight and riding style is naturally going to improve your experience.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R a good bike?
In 2021, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is only getting stronger. The Ninja ZX-10R has made its bones at the racetrack, whether you’re talking about track day heroes, club racing, MotoAmerica, or World Superbike titles for a good reason. It has a stomping top-end loving engine with an excellent chassis to match, and a competitive electronics package.
When do you need a stiffer spring on a Superbike?
If your bike is topped out at rest, you need a stiffer spring, because you have got a lot of preload dialed in to achieve the correct static sag. Alternately, if your bike has a lot of free sag (you can lift the rear a bunch before it tops out), you need a softer spring.