heavy steering?
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heavy steering?
Why does the steering on my zxr feel heavy compared to my blade is this just a trait of an older design/ weight distribution or steering stem angle or a problem with the zxr?
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Re: heavy steering?
Compared to what other bikes mate?
Also, check the headstock isnt over tight and is there a steering damper?
Also, check the headstock isnt over tight and is there a steering damper?
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Re: heavy steering?
Check your tyre pressures too, ive had heavy steering before through underinflated tyres.
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Re: heavy steering?
Good shout
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Re: heavy steering?
Mine feels heavy compared to my mates r6 and that weighs roughly the same as the zxr-anything that'll make the zxr more responsive, other than replacing seals and maybe a maxton fork refresh?
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Re: heavy steering?
Jack up the butt end a few inches.
It will turn quicker than a veggie smelling a bacon sarnie.
It will turn quicker than a veggie smelling a bacon sarnie.
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Re: heavy steering?
CaNsA wrote:Jack up the butt end a few inches.
It will turn quicker than a veggie smelling a bacon sarnie.
You can also drop the front too, I'd start by raising the rear a turn or two on the top shock mount.
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Re: heavy steering?
Jacked the back up and its sooo much better haha
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Re: heavy steering?
The rear shock top mount has two locking nuts, with one below the mount on the frame and another on top. Unlock on the top nut and then wind up the lower nut so the rear end rises up. Don't forget to lock the top nut and replace the split pin!
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Re: heavy steering?
Cheers browatsonm359 wrote: βSat Nov 25, 2017 6:10 pmThe rear shock top mount has two locking nuts, with one below the mount on the frame and another on top. Unlock on the top nut and then wind up the lower nut so the rear end rises up. Don't forget to lock the top nut and replace the split pin!
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