ed Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 As i'm pooring cash into this bike to make it the way Yamaha should have made it in the first place, has anyone found a good aftermarket product or company to make the suspension work right? Tried all spring abd preload settings, it's as if the spring and preload settings are always unmatched. It's either too harsh or soft with pogoing and...well if I have to explain it... Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris618 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Traxxion dynamics has a set up for this bike and have heard good things about them. Another member has K-Tech system, I just ordered Andreani fork cartridge kit and am waiting for ohlins shock from fast bike industries in NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted May 31, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 31, 2015 Traxxion dynamics has a set up for this bike and have heard good things about them. Another member has K-Tech system, I just ordered Andreani fork cartridge kit and am waiting for ohlins shock from fast bike industries in NC.When you get your fork cartridge kit, please let me know what size springs you are using. Mine shipped from Italy and are in Los Angeles somewhere. Should be here tomorrow. Mine shipped with a 7.8 spring, but think that may be too light for my 180 pounds. I am still in search of a shock. Let us know how the Ohlins does. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris618 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 When you get your fork cartridge kit, please let me know what size springs you are using. Mine shipped from Italy and are in Los Angeles somewhere. Should be here tomorrow. Mine shipped with a 7.8 spring, but think that may be too light for my 180 pounds. I am still in search of a shock. Let us know how the Ohlins does. Dave Behrend from Fastbikes Industries asked for my weight and was installing the correct spring. I'm 205 lbs and will let you know what spring he used. He said Ohlins is working on the shock and he will let me know when it's ready. If not soon, I may go with the Penske. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmidd Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Stock springs are .90 My springs are .975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted May 31, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 31, 2015 Stock springs are .90 My springs are .975 Ya, may have to upgrade the springs. Maybe the stock springs will fit the cartridges? time will tell. Should be here tomorrow. 4 days shipping from Italy is not bad. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmidd Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Stock springs are .90 My springs are .975 Ya, may have to upgrade the springs. Maybe the stock springs will fit the cartridges? time will tell. Should be here tomorrow. 4 days shipping from Italy is not bad. I weigh 255# in full gear so I would think you might need a bit more spring. I may pull my stuff out and go back to stock, thinking about a new R1....the cycle continues....comfort bike, R1, Comfort bike, R1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Think I'll go with Traxxion for the fork and shock set ups. They really seem to know what they're doing over there. Not cheap, but worth it to me to get this bike sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcharlie Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 At some point I'm going to get my bike to Ohlins USA so they can make a set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member builderbob Posted June 1, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted June 1, 2015 When you get your fork cartridge kit, please let me know what size springs you are using. Mine shipped from Italy and are in Los Angeles somewhere. Should be here tomorrow. Mine shipped with a 7.8 spring, but think that may be too light for my 180 pounds. I am still in search of a shock. Let us know how the Ohlins does. Dave Behrend from Fastbikes Industries asked for my weight and was installing the correct spring. I'm 205 lbs and will let you know what spring he used. He said Ohlins is working on the shock and he will let me know when it's ready. If not soon, I may go with the Penske. Dave's done some suspension work for me on a couple of bikes. I've even been to his shop. Great guy, knows his business. I'm going to send him my forks when I get back from a trip next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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