[eldiablo07]

I got my Z on Thursday and took it out for the first time today and holy **** is the suspension soft... Guess I'm used to my 6r, but is there any way to adjust the rear shock and front forks, or are aftermarket springs and a front fork rebuild the only way?

 

[HondaGalToo]

I think there's preload adjustment on the shock. Not sure about the forks, I haven't messed around with it much yet. But yeah, it's really soft. Ohlins and others make a shock, but I don't think anyone has come out with aftermarket bits for the forks yet.

 

[Lobot]

Yeah, you are talking about a little city commuter bike suspension which is pretty good for it's intended purpose. For comparison, ride a GROM and see how soft that is. There are some aftermarket shocks now available but we're still waiting for a fork internals kit. In the meantime try some 20w fork oil and it will slow down the front end dive. Add 1 more notch of rear preload and it's much better when riding aggressively like on a track. Maybe someone can chime in if there are more suspension parts coming soon?

 

[sseltzer]

I have the Ohlins rear shock and added the Takegawa fork preload adjusters and heavier oil. It made a big difference. I weigh about 210lbs.

Steve

 

[trueadrn]

what tools are needed to adjust the rear shock? do you have to remove it? Manual just says to take it to a dealership

 

[HoustonZ125]

I have the Ohlins rear shock and added the Takegawa fork preload adjusters and heavier oil. It made a big difference. I weigh about 210lbs.

Steve

Do the pre-load adjusters really improve the front end dive? I am over 225 and i am having problems with how soft the front end is...

 

[sseltzer]

Since I did the adjusters and oil at the same time not sure which one made the bigger difference.

Steve

 

[HoustonZ125]

I am going to try the fork oil first and see how much it helps... I will let you know how it goes when I get done

 

[harleydavidson]

What tools are required to adjust the rear shock???

 

[mnnthbx]

What tools are required to adjust the rear shock???

The stock spanner, or a drift. Super easy. Marginally effective.

 

[mnnthbx]

Honestly, do the Ohlins drop-ins and be done with it. WORLDS different.
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