Chief's 02 R6 Thread

[ChiefSmokeDawg]

Originally Posted by Rocky5000100

Now that you're way more knowledgeable about suspension and geometry, I have a question:

When switching to the 70 series front, how much should I be lowering the front forks by? Logic tells me 10mm, but I'd like to make sure.

You would lower the front ride height and raise the forks through the triple.

Go 6mm. 10mm is too much. 6mm works well with the pures.

Originally Posted by MaxxxEdge

Why does logic tell you 10mm?

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Originally Posted by Rocky5000100

As I was typing out a reply to this, I did some more research to make sure I knew what I was talking about.

I always thought the 60 part of 120/60 was the sidewall height in mm. Turns out it is the aspect ratio of the width (60% of 120). Is this right?

If so, then would the calculations be something like this?:

120 x .7 = 84mm
120 x .6 = 72mm


I understand that it may be slightly different on different brands. I figured I'd ask Chief since he runs Power Pures like I do.

Also I see a how to: http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r...ries-tire.html
which states to raise the forks through the triple by 8mm.


I just confuse myself the more research I do on suspension

Ideally, what you wanna do is measure from the center of the axle to the ground on both tires mounted. That's the change you want to make if you wanna be more exact about it. Add 1-2mm for a seriously worn out tire vs new one.

Originally Posted by My94GT

for real man just ask chief, be it the tune or the suspension i really dont know i just ride the damn bike as fast as i can till he says otherwise

[Rocky5000100]

Originally Posted by ChiefSmokeDawg

You would lower the front ride height and raise the forks through the triple.

Yea that's what I meant lol

Originally Posted by ChiefSmokeDawg

Go 6mm. 10mm is too much. 6mm works well with the pures.

Thanks!

[ChiefSmokeDawg]

Originally Posted by Rocky5000100

Yea that's what I meant lol






Thanks!

[WI BO$$ R6]

Impressive thread Chief! Just read the entire thing... lol. Ive had my 01 for two years now and absolutely love it. Im glad you decided not to get rid of yours as it is one hell of a machine! I have been navigating the forum since Ive owned the bike and finally decided to join last week. You definatley seem to be the most knowlegeable on 1st gens. That being said I will probably be contacting you with any questions I stumble upon as I continue to mod my 01. I might be interested in purchasing parts/fluids from you in the future as well, so ill be in touch!

[Chris_Guthrie]

Updates? I feel like I just watched 3 seasons of an awesome new interactive show on speed, and it just got canceled. Chief show FTW! I need somethin to pass this time while trying to rig this effed up crankcase. (Guess previous owner snapped a chain, guess the surprise I got when I got the chain cover off... First "street" bike ever, 02 r6, and just got laid off, eff me right)

But I just read this whole thing, like 8hrs straight including videos and all. I think my eyes are still bleeding. Lol... But hella difference between your first track day vid and the last. But keep it coming, 1st gen love!