03 katana suspension adjusting

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iwannadie · #1 Unread post by **iwannadie** » Mon May 02, 2005 6:46 pm

anyone know how to adjust the rear suspension, when braking hard it the back end seems to want to lift up. and when riding with a passenger the back end sags down too much. id like to stiffen it up a bit. right now its to mushy, i stiffend the front up a little bit but dont want to make the front hard and the back still the same.

if anyone has any exp with dialing in a good setting on the katana id like some help

i can see where the rear adjusts just not sure How it works really.

oldnslo · #2 Unread post by **oldnslo** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:16 pm

The owner's manual should show the procedure for stiffening up the suspension. If, once it is adjusted as firmly as it can get, it is still mushy, you will need to look into fixes for the fork, which may be new springs and/or valving, and the rear shock, which may need total replacement with something from Progressive or Works. I have used Fox on a number of bikes, and they are quite expensive, but they offer more adjustability than some. Be prepared to spend a little $.

iwannadie · #3 Unread post by **iwannadie** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:18 pm

well i dont have the manual ; ) bought it used and didnt come with one. ive been wanting to get a shop manual but cant find one for my year, and also im fairly broke. was hoping someone here had the manuals or exp with them.

furitive_revolution · Tue May 03, 2005 3:22 am

i have the same bike. i'll check out the procedure in the manual and PM you the info. it may not be til thursday since i'm swamped with tests. peace