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I'm only 140 pounds and the shocks set on 2 so I'm going to do a inch on the front and see how she does
Lowering the front or raising the rear will quicken the steering. And it doesn't take much to make a big difference. You need to be dealing with millimeters not inches here. Start with 5mm and test ride, if it's still not quick enough proceed at 1-2mm increments until you get it where you want. Most bikes never go more than 8mm or you get into Unstableville...
Ever heard of a tank-slapper? Imagine coming out a curve rolling on the gas and suddenly the handlebars are oscillating wildly back and forth so hard that it's going from lock to lock - hence "Tank-Slapper"... Trust me - you DO NOT WANT TO EXPERIENCE THIS! It's the reason race bikes and many SS bikes (which are set up to be as aggressive as possible) have steering dampers.
If no one has experimented with the FZ6R to see how much front end lowering the bike will tolerate without becoming unstable you are potentially making yourself a crash test dummy. Don't ask me how I know this
Any modifications to the suspension like this should be done in very small increments.. Not trying to be fatalistic, but you are venturing into uncharted handling territory with your bike and the consequences can be painful...
f no one has experimented with the FZ6R to see how much front end lowering the bike will tolerate without becoming unstable you are potentially making yourself a crash test dummy. Don't ask me how I know this
How do you know?
A well told story, and glad you're around to tell it!Nearly a score ago, in an attempt to get my ZX6R to turn in a bit quicker....
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f89/raising-forks-19281/
Raised my forks (lowered the front end) by about 12mm. Made a HUGE difference in turn in. Did not notice any negative handling at all.
This was before the spring upgrades. When I had the new springs in they changed it to 8mm and that was great with the stiffer springs.
On my R6 now, they are raised only about 5mm or so. The rake is different then the FZ anyways, so it does depend on the bike and the rake you are starting out with.
If you are doing this, like stated before... Please only go at 5mm to start and only go very small increments more if you feel you need. It can get very dangerous with too much! :thumbup: