Anybody setting up 03 R6's

[oh344ccs]

Just want to know if anyone has started to put together an 03 R6?  I will be starting soon and just want an idea on what more I should do.  Also to know if anyone has ran into any snags.

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Dave Rosno is doing one.

[tzracer]

When I set up a bike I replace the stock bodywork, rear sets, and handlebars. Get the forks done and purchase a shock. Then a pipe and a Powercommander followed by a trip to the dyno with an operator that can set up the powercommander (such as Shane at Lake Country, Waukesha,WI). I also strip the bike to the bare frame and reassemble to make sure it is done properly (yes, even on a new bike).

Expect to spend a practice day setting the bike up to your liking.

[oh344ccs]

Thanks Brian, I was just wondering about certain things on the R6, like the plastic dipstick that is about an inch from your right toe and looks as if it will get broken off just riding the bike, wondering if anyone has been replacing it with a threaded plug or what?  I also was wondering weather or not I need to put case covers on this bike, I have last years rulebook and it isn't listed, but the bike is a new model so I need to know.  One more thing I was wondering is if there is a place you can go to get the setup numbers, sag and such, I read that this chassis is a little different than the former model and would like to get as much info as possible to get the bike as close as I can.  
Why change the rearsets?
This will be the first time I set a bike up completely, I've never had a shock, or fork work done, so I would like to get a close setup any info is helpful ;D

[tzracer]

YZFs have always needed case covers, the 2003 probably will also.

Fork and shock are worth the money. The person doing the work can give some starting values. I start with about 1 to 1.25" of front sag and 0.75 to 1" of rear sag.

I change rear sets because I hate folding foot pegs when I race. They tend to be stronger and cheaper than stock. I like the Woodcraft rear sets, the footpegs offer a great deal of grip.

[Super Dave]

I might use different sag numbers on my R6, or my H1 for that matter.  Geometry is the key (shock length, fork height), then get the right spring.  Sag is just setting the ride height, really.  

But suspension has to come first.  

Crashability is good.  I'm gonna have to go look at my R6 dipstick...LOL!

[621r6]

Starting on ours tomarrow so we'll let you know if we run into anything.
Ran  the old model for 2 years and never had any problem with the dipstick :)

[DiDiMaO]

oh344ccs

     Here's a good person to get a hold of to work on your suspension.  Contact Ed over at Trackside Engineering.  He completely re did my front and rear suspension on my new '02 ZX6R and at a very reasonable price.  I am totally happy with the results.  He is a SHOWA Engineer and lives in WI.
Email him:ed@suspension-ed.com to get some ideas what he can do for you.

[Super Dave]

Geometry has to come first.  You've got to get it to work together...trail, anti-squat, etc...

The no secrets side...  I'll be using 4&6.  We'll get the basic geometry correct (shock length & fork height) and then go from there.

http://4and6.com/

And they will be doing the suspension work.  I'm using Hyperpro springs in addition to their rear shock.  

[oh344ccs]

There's a new GMD Computrack located in Cleveland, which is only a two hour drive. It is being run by Doug Duane.  Has anybody ever used them?  I was going to have them do the shock and fork, and setup the bike for Michelins.  They sell the Penske, and the Ohlins shock ???, not sure whitch to get.  I would have Traxxion do it, but I won't be able to run enough of a single series to get enough contingency to make it worthwhile.  Being in Columbus, Oh, there isn't anyone close that is really known of, as far as road race setup, Everyone around here is MX.  
Am I better off just buying a Shock and then taking the bike somewhere to do the forks and chassis setup?  I've found shocks for a good price, just don't know if its worth the extra hassle, since going to have fork work done by someone.
I've never looked at the older R6's never noticed the dipstick.  I guess if you've never had a problem with it, it'll be ok.  Must be a pain to saftey wire. ;D

[Super Dave]

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[oh344ccs]

Thanks for the link Dave, looks like 4&6 is a computrack center, is this true?