Is FZ-09 suspension that bad?
Yep, unfortunately it is as bad as they say. The bike is not evil to ride but it doesn’t feel right. Nick at Soltec got the suspension and fueling issue pretty much sort out. Fork springs are available and Penskee rear shock comes in 3 different flavors for 3 different budget.
How should I set my suspension on my dirt bike?
There is no correct measurement. To adjust your sag, you will need a hammer and punch, or a specialty tool offered by the manufacturer. After you loosen the shock spring lockring, turn the spring preload ring to increase or decrease sag. A general rule of thumb is that one complete turn changes the sag by about 3mm.
What is the top speed of a Yamaha FZ-09?
140 mph
140 mph (Est.)
Can you adjust stock suspension?
You can’t adjust rebound or compression. That said, the stock suspension works pretty darn well for average sized riders who don’t push it too hard.
What kind of gas does the FZ 09 take?
Regular 87 octane E10.
How do I adjust my KTM suspension?
The fork spring preload on a KTM can be adjusted by turning the nut beneath the damper knob at the top of the fork. Turning clockwise will increase preload, turning counterclockwise will decrease the preload.
Is the MT 09 fast?
On the MT-09, you get 114.9 horsepower @ 10,000 rpm and 65 lbf⋅ft or torque @ 8,500 rpm. All of that power takes you up to an estimated top speed of 140 miles per hour. Now, although I didn’t get anywhere close to that top speed I can attest to the sheer socket ripping power of the MT-09.
What is the difference between FZ-09 and MT 09?
Aside from the name change, there’s little difference between your 2017 FZ-09 and FZ-10 to the 2018 models, but the baby MT-07 will get a few updates including new graphics and headlight, new intake scoops, a new seat, a more compact taillight, new front fender and black components in the handlebar, footrest brackets …
Can you stiffen stock suspension?
One easy way to stiffen or soften the suspension set up in your car is to alter the spring rating (load rating and stiffness). Or you can soften the ride by removing a leaf or inverting one of the leaves in the spring pack.
Why is the suspension on a Yamaha FZ-09 so good?
Updating the FZ-09 suspension means you can accelerate and brake harder without upsetting the bike. Photo by Lance Oliver. Long story short, I got to ride his modified FZ-09… and it’s awesome. Like, really awesome. It’s both everything this bike could have been and should have been and I want to buy one now, but that’s a story for another day.
What are the settings on a Yamaha YZ250F?
For this test we focused on trying to keep the comfort that the Yamaha comes with, but also try to get the YZ250F to accept a rider that wants to push his limits on this bike. Below are some settings that we think may be able to help drop your lap times while keeping the Yamaha planted underneath you.
What kind of seat does a Yamaha YZ450F use?
Do yourself a favor and get a 2020 YZ450F seat or a GUTS Racing firm seat foam. Yamaha changed the seat shape/stiffness in 2019, but still the middle of the seat can breakdown quickly and get soft.
Which is lighter Yamaha YZ250 or YZ125?
A YZ125 is 18 pounds lighter than a YZ250F and a YZ250 comes in 12 pounds lighter than a YZ450F. (4) Power. A YZ250 produces 45 horsepower, while a comparable 250 four-stroke is lucky to make 36 horsepower.