GPZ900 handlebars

[Chrome Megaphone]

Has anyone checked to see if this is a bolt-on and clears the fatter C10 tank?  Since I'm putting on a GPZ fairing it should clear that.

[connie_rider]

Don't know the answer, but you might consider a set of the lower 86-86 Connie bars as i know they clear the tank and are readily available.

Ride safe, Ted

[Chrome Megaphone]

Thanks, the bike is an 86 but wanted it just a bit lower as I don't anticipate any long trips.  Was also thinking about converting to a tubular bar.

I bought a set of ZG1200 fork springs as an experiment, they're definitely thicker and drop in.  Will give a report on that once the bike is rolling.

[Chrome Megaphone]

The ZX11 rear shock is also a bolt in I found.

[connie_rider]

You will have to install both on the bike, and check the sag to determine if the spring force is anywhere near correct.
Will have to see if the rear shock has decent damping too.

I agree, the ZG-1200 spring should be stiffer as that bike is heavier.
But the ZX-11 is lighter and they may be too light.

Ride safe, Ted

[Chrome Megaphone]

Will do.  ZG1000 on left

[Boomer]

The best setup I've found for sportier handling is either cutting the stock springs and adding a spacer or else getting Sonic 1.2kg springs. I eventually went the Sonic route due to my weight and combined with cartridge emulators it gives a nice firm but compliant ride. Perfect for the twisties.
On the rear-end I have a ZZR1200 shock, mostly because it has the remote preload adjuster. In terms of spring, it's not beefy enough for my weight, but getting a shock dialled in for me is gonna cost a fortune, so it's good enough.

[connie_rider]

Will do.  ZG1000 on left

I am not a spring expert, but you may be surprised by the 2 springs.
Normally, the flatter the angle of the coil, and the closer the winds,,, the "weaker" the spring.


In this case, the ZG-1200 has much flatter coils.
I can see the wire size is thicker, but unsure what the final result will be.

By the way, you could have stiffened up your stock spring for $0.00 by removing some of the coils.
I did this on mine and it worked very well.

While your looking at this, consider installing Emulators.
They will help you control the damping in the front.

Ride safe, Ted

[m in sc]

i put CR bend flatrack.motocross bars on my naked one and i love it.  also, hes right about the springs overall. ^