ZX-14 shock on the SV

Particle Man · 06-15-2010, 09:17 PM

well, I installed the Sonic Springs and holy crap, what a difference. I started with 20W oil (instead of the 15 I was going to try originally) and it was actually too stiff so I put 15W instead in and it has just the right amount of give. Front end dive in braking is all but gone (there's the slight dip in the front end if I really grab a handful of brake that I'd normally expect). I actually backed the pre-load off to 4 and I may back it off another half because it isn't absorbing bumps as much as I'd like but I think that oughta do it. Now that I have everything in I can dial in this ZX-14 shock and get everything set up perfectly.

06-15-2010, 09:17 PM	#36
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	well, I installed the Sonic Springs and holy crap, what a difference. I started with 20W oil (instead of the 15 I was going to try originally) and it was actually too stiff so I put 15W instead in and it has just the right amount of give. Front end dive in braking is all but gone (there's the slight dip in the front end if I really grab a handful of brake that I'd normally expect). I actually backed the pre-load off to 4 and I may back it off another half because it isn't absorbing bumps as much as I'd like but I think that oughta do it. Now that I have everything in I can dial in this ZX-14 shock and get everything set up perfectly. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.