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I posted something similar to this on svrider, but I sometimes question the knowledge over there:
I bought my '03 SV last year thinking the suspension was well sorted by the previous owner, and after riding it for a while, have decided that it is not. I posted about this here last year, and decided to switch to a Penske shock, but I still haven't swapped it. Will be doing that one of the next few weekends. Now I'm worried about the front end.
The setup:
Front- .90 kg/mm springs, RT emulators (unsure on emulator spring setup), damper rods drilled per RaceTech method (extra holes), heavier oil (unsure what weight PO used).
Rear- zx10 shock, an odd year, fits ok, was not revalved. I know it needs to go, will be putting the Penske on soon with a 525 lb spring.
The symptoms-
The front end is harsh, and by the looks of the bug splatter on the tubes it appears that I am not getting full travel. Big bumps hurt, and bumps mid-corner are very unsettling and cause the front wheel to feel as if it is skipping to the outside of the corner. It is NOT confidence inspiring by any means.
The rear is also harsh, and catapults me going over big bumps. I have a Penske double clicker ready to go to replace the zx10 shock, but havent had the chance to do the swap yet.
Questions
What is a good resource I can use to try and tune the front end before I consider altering the internals? Is there a common suspension tuning "bible" that someone can recommend? Maybe ask PK for help?
Are Traxxion rods/stockers drilled per the Zoran method that much superior to stockers drilled per RaceTech? The front feels bad as is.
Hitting mid corner bumps is terrifying right now, I'd like to change that and get my confidence back. I don't feel super comfortable riding it hard at the moment.
PS I weigh about 195