MR_W Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Anyone used JHS Racing near Bristol? Seems they do suspension setup from £35. Is that cheap, do they do a good job and I think the question I know the answer too, is it worth doing even just for road riding on the gsxr 750?Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 is it cheap? I wouldnt say so not when you can do your own research and figure it all out for yourself the problem you have with bikes is they are usually undersprung and the damping is crap compared to what you can get they are made relatively cheap and tolerances aren't that great so you can end up with suspesion that sort of works but it may not work for you and your weight you need to start by setting your sag this is the most important bit and if you can reach the desired sag with the springs you have then you need to upgrade the springs for your weight rebound and compression can then be dialled in starting with the stock settings is the way to go and write each adjustment as you go too Is it worth doing? hell yes! the question is what are you suffering with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 http://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=46427&p=761203" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;http://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2763" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 I don't have the feel for what the road is doing underneath me is how it seems. When I had my 125cc learning on the Devon lanes I could judge grip very easily as I got on with the response the bike gave me.It almost feels like I am going to wash out the front, even at low speeds. The bike is the first in 13 years to make me feel like that. I can't rule out the thing scares the shit out of me though and it's all in my mind.I will check your links, I do appear to have a slight chicken feel on messing too much myself with the bike. Give me a computer any day. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 could it be the tyres? as long as you write down what the settings are then you can go back to them settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 I do have Bridgestone on atm.... and I haven't trusted them since about 2009 as a brand.Sadly I can't afford to just replace them as my daughter is a week old and I think my death by OH would be fairly swift.I use Michelin on the car and love them.Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 sounds like you have no confidence in the tyres to start with suspension can make it feel like its going to wash out if its not set right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 As I can't replace the tyres till I burn through them I'll read through your posts and see if I can work out what I can try suspension wise.Suspect I also need to get my head out of a rut too and stop thinking so much. Cheers stu, always worth having chaps like you about. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 personally I would fiddle with your suspension and save the £35 to go towards tyres also play with tyre pressure too when I had my gixxer it was very sensitive to tyre pressures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 I did think would playing with tyre pressures help. Don't know why I didn't just ask it...£35 will probably go on Gin instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 personally I would fiddle with your suspension and save the £35 to go towards tyres also play with tyre pressure too when I had my gixxer it was very sensitive to tyre pressures! Best thing I did to my Gixxer was to swap out the front forks for a set with uprated Kais performance springs which were weighted for my weight rather than an anorexic Japanese midget.The stiffer front made it handle much better through the turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Id set the sag at home first, if you cant get it to the correct amount then your just wasting £35 because you need different springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Id set the sag at home first, if you cant get it to the correct amount then your just wasting £35 because you need different springs.And jap bikes aren't sprung for porkie Brits so good chance of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 The shoulders on your front tyre may be worn, which gives a feeling like it's going to wash out.....my PR4's are starting to feel like that, even though they're nowhere near the wear indicators.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'm not that porkie... I hope.Only got the bike last June and not put even 2000 miles on yet so don't think the tyres can be that worn. They look OK too.Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 what year bike is it ? certain model have a pretty good setup to start with someone could have messed with the suspension in the past too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 It's the l5 gsxr 750. The motogp replica.Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 And I bought it brand new, it was the showroom bike as the last one they had.Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 have a twiddle with the settings make a note of how its set currently take it back to stock first yours should be one of the ones with a decent setup with a good range of adjust ability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'd bloody hope so given the amount I paid for it.....I'm off this week still on paternity so I can twiddle about. Got some decent test roads round here.Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 No MR WYou can't twiddle with the suspension but you can change lots of nappies How is parenthood treating you thus far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 No MR WYou can't twiddle with the suspension but you can change lots of nappies How is parenthood treating you thus far?It's all good. Removed the yoshimura exhaust to get the baffle out and tensioned chain this weekend. Mowed lawn. Did bbq. I don't feel too tired and I think I am lucky with having a baby that is behaving generally. I'm sure that will change soon though!I can at least learn what to adjust on the suspension this week if I can't do more.Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Do both MrW. Twiddle with the suspension and look after the little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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