Bhawk Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Well I finally passed my test and have been out on my Yamaha thundercat, I'm absolutely loving it, although I have noticed if I go over a bump, I'm bouncing up and down for a good few hundred yards, almost like I'm on a bouncy castle lol. So how do I firm up the suspension? Is it a matter of buying a specialist tool or can it be done without?Cheers folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 front or rear ? chances are if its the rear it may be shagged!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 If it's the rear, then it probably shouldn't do that, no matter how it's set up. I'd take it to a specialist suspension shop and get their advice. If all it needs is setting up right, they'll tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Is there any oil leaks from the shock or fork legs?.......sounds like it needs some tlc...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhawk Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Sorry I forgot to say it is the rear suspension. Was tempted on fitting r6 shocks on it anyway, but I think ill take it to a bike shop nearby, see what they say before committing to buying a new shock. From what I've seen online it isn't too much of a hard job. Just need to find somewhere that sells the bit that makes it fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris79 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 You can adjust the front and rear pretty easy yourself. It is set out in the Haynes if you have one together with the standard positions. When I first started riding mine I thought the back end was overly bouncy (though not as bad as you describe). If you look through the gap in the fairing below the pillion part of the seat (from the chain side of the bike) you will see an adjuster there. Basically a flathead screw with numbers from 1 or 0 (can not remember now) up to 6. Lowest gives softest ride and higher number gives a firmer ride. 4 is the standard and mine was set at position 2 (no idea why anyone would do that). I adjusted it to 4 (simple turn with a screw driver) and the effect was noticeable. There is a national speed limit road at the back of my village where the large trees lining it have played havoc with the road (you can see the bumps from the roots). Before I had a similar experience of bouncing about over them (left the seat more than once) now the bike skims over them.The rear suspension is notoriously rubbish on the 'cat I hear but it may the previous owner has just fiddled with it. Perhaps check that it is all set to the standard positions and see what difference that makes? If you do not have the Haynes give me a shout as I do and can let you know the standard specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Shouldn't be bouncing down the road though Chris!I highly recommend Hyperpro if you want to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 If you ask my mate he will prob say that's how it's supposed to be like his r6 I have told him it's shagged but he refused to believe, lolStock unit someone has removed should be just fine as a replacement or there's plenty of upgraded parts out thereSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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