I didn't replace the stock shock. I found that after setting up the suspension correctly it works very well. My Z was setup very stiff when I bought it used. I weigh 190lbs and had to soften it up quite a bit to get the SAG where it belongs. Since then I've slowly adjusted it for my riding style and love it. I read about all these guys out there changing forks, shocks etc. but I can't see the need myself. Give me a good setup and a pair of real sticky tires and I'll learn to work with what I have. Which is much faster then I can ride or want to anyway. I you-tube'd suspension setups for the Z and bought a instructional DVD or two and went to it. Remember too stiff isn't good either. Most people think if they run it as stiff as possible they are great riders or they can go faster. Wrong! If your suspension doesn't soak up the bumps/cracks in the road you'll have to yourself, weither that be in the bars, butt or back you'll even have to change your riding style to compensate.
I hope this helps and doesn't confuse the issue.
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'07 Z1000 - Diablo Metallic Black, Corbin Seat, Pro-Taper "SE" Yam-Low Aluminum Bars, Bar Risers, Vibranators, Grip Puppies, Pazzo Levers, Goodridge Stainless Brake Lines, Vesrah Brake Pads, Sprint Steering Damper, Dual Yoshimura R&D Racing Dual Outlet TRI slip-ons, Tail Eliminator, K&N Air Filter, Dynojet PCIII-USB, Airbox mod, +1 Rear, EBC HD Clutch Springs, Barracuda "Freccia" Rear Signals, OEM Rear Cowl, Puig Rear Hugger, Puig Racing Windscreen, Rizoma Engine Covers and Sliders, BT-016's.
Last edited by underdog; 05-16-2011 at 04:23 PM.
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pre registration started yesterday 5/13/2011
