Kawasaki Z1000 professional suspension setup

MCN man Andy Downes knew he could get more from the suspension on his long-term test Kawasaki Z1000 so he enlisted the help of Harris Performance to set it up perfectly.

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[x08]

Oh thank you!!! I plan on getting the new Z once I can clear finances... this video is soooo awesome and useful.

[yam831]

We're fans of the naked bikes over here too, mate.

[gusmcleod922]

Your video went viral on Nauru

[ebastianlar718s]

This video went viral on Japan

[DaJungleDred]

I am just feetling with my z750 so this is great

[captainbimble]

I have tried this and it is impossible!

my front fork sag was 12mm which means i`d have to turn the adjuster out 18 times to get to 30mm.But the adjuster only turns 14 times from full in to full out!

Totally confused!

[scyzor123]

So the perfect setup for this bike is 30mm front and 12-14mm rear sag. Rebound damping in mid range for both rear and front. Correct me if i'm wrong. I'm planning to do it my Z too cause i weight about 80kg, and stock setup is for 68 kg rider. Should i lift the bike to take the measurement of suspension fully extended?

[ZRT00AE]

誰か日本語に翻訳して下さい。

[GusA1984]

awesome help guys, just bought new z and trying to get it dialled in for my weight, good hints on where to start, only help still needed is what i can do with the front compression adjustment and what effects i'll get, trial and error should get me through, cheers!

[jamescgale]

I have a 2010 Z1000. I'm going to leave mine alone seeing as this likely excluding my model?

[screemin187]

I highly recommend that anyone on a Z1000 (07/09) does this to their bike, the transformation is incredible. Th ebike is set up for a 68kg rider from the factory, the further you are away from this weight the worse the bike will handle, it makes handling, cornering etc much better, increases confidence too