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Hondo64d · 12-24-2008, 01:44 PM

Just finished my R6S fork mod, and need detailed description on how to adjust preload, compression, and rebound. Does anyone have the service manual description?

Many thanks,

John

urbanj · 12-24-2008, 01:52 PM

Front Spring preload 1-8 lines showing. 1 being max. standard is 7

Rebound 1-10 clicks. 1 being all the way turned in for max rebound. standard is 9 clicks out

compression 1-9 clicks. standard being 7 clicks out

once i set the preload right i increased the rebound and compression 2 clicks from standard since i weigh a little more than what yamaha sets the bikes up for. I weigh 205 and set rebound to 7 clicks out and compression at 5 clicks out. I really only rode it for a couple days before the end of the season so i can really comment on them. I also have the forks flush with the clamps.

urbanj · 12-24-2008, 01:53 PM

I cant remember where i got the manual from but i can email it to you if you want. just pm me.

Hondo64d · 12-26-2008, 09:48 PM

When adjusting preload, is it necessary to loosen anything like the tripple clamp or the fork cap before turning the blue preload adjuster?

Thanks,

John

urbanj · 12-26-2008, 09:57 PM

No you don't.

I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to get the manual to you. I have it on my computer at work and haven't been in for a couple days cause of snow and then christmas.

I'll try and find the site I pulled it off for you.

DefyInertia · 12-26-2008, 10:04 PM

Keep in mind, "standard" is with regard to the R6, not our bike. Decent base-line regardless.

Do you know how to set preload / measure sag?

12-24-2008, 01:44 PM	#1
Hondo64d Junior Member Bike: '07 FZ6 (Red) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 75 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts Rep Power: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	R6S Fork Adjustments Just finished my R6S fork mod, and need detailed description on how to adjust preload, compression, and rebound. Does anyone have the service manual description? Many thanks, John

12-24-2008, 01:52 PM	#2
urbanj Junior Member Bike: 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 654 Thanks: 131 Thanked 208 Times in 149 Posts Rep Power: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: R6S Fork Adjustments Front Spring preload 1-8 lines showing. 1 being max. standard is 7 Rebound 1-10 clicks. 1 being all the way turned in for max rebound. standard is 9 clicks out compression 1-9 clicks. standard being 7 clicks out once i set the preload right i increased the rebound and compression 2 clicks from standard since i weigh a little more than what yamaha sets the bikes up for. I weigh 205 and set rebound to 7 clicks out and compression at 5 clicks out. I really only rode it for a couple days before the end of the season so i can really comment on them. I also have the forks flush with the clamps. __________________ 2007 FZ6 - FZ1N headlight, Pazzo levers, R6S front forks, AFAM 15 tooth counter sprocket, Speedohealer v4, Leo Vince carbon pipes, FZ1 handlebar.

12-24-2008, 01:53 PM	#3
urbanj Junior Member Bike: 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 654 Thanks: 131 Thanked 208 Times in 149 Posts Rep Power: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: R6S Fork Adjustments I cant remember where i got the manual from but i can email it to you if you want. just pm me. __________________ 2007 FZ6 - FZ1N headlight, Pazzo levers, R6S front forks, AFAM 15 tooth counter sprocket, Speedohealer v4, Leo Vince carbon pipes, FZ1 handlebar.

12-26-2008, 09:48 PM	#4
Hondo64d Junior Member Bike: '07 FZ6 (Red) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 75 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts Rep Power: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: R6S Fork Adjustments When adjusting preload, is it necessary to loosen anything like the tripple clamp or the fork cap before turning the blue preload adjuster? Thanks, John

12-26-2008, 09:57 PM	#5
urbanj Junior Member Bike: 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 654 Thanks: 131 Thanked 208 Times in 149 Posts Rep Power: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: R6S Fork Adjustments No you don't. I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to get the manual to you. I have it on my computer at work and haven't been in for a couple days cause of snow and then christmas. I'll try and find the site I pulled it off for you. __________________ 2007 FZ6 - FZ1N headlight, Pazzo levers, R6S front forks, AFAM 15 tooth counter sprocket, Speedohealer v4, Leo Vince carbon pipes, FZ1 handlebar.

12-26-2008, 10:04 PM	#6
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,878 Thanks: 638 Thanked 1,098 Times in 566 Posts Rep Power: 73 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: R6S Fork Adjustments Keep in mind, "standard" is with regard to the R6, not our bike. Decent base-line regardless. Do you know how to set preload / measure sag? __________________ MOTORCYCLES ARE DANGEROUS *A superior rider uses superior judgment to avoid situations that require superior skill.* My YouTube Videos My Rider Resume

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