K-tech suspension install and review - KNOX Suzuki GSXR 750 Project Episode 2

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K-tech suspension install and review - KNOX Suzuki GSXR 750 Project
Welcome back to the Knox Suzuki GSXR 750 road/track project bike series. In this episode, we get into installing and giving first impressions about the addition of KTech suspension to the bike.
Having ridden some seriously awesome bikes last year, in particular the KTM 890 Duke R which had a phenomenal suspension set up, my eyes were opened to how good a bike could feel with sorted suspension.
Getting back on the GSXR 750 and after a few track days last year, it became clear to me that the GSXR had some areas to improve upon in the suspension department in order to make it better on road and on track. A bit of internet research and phone calls later and I found TW suspension tech, a suspension specialist who could help me out. After some consultation, I opted for:
- K-Tech DDS Lite shock with springs to my weight in the rear.
- K-Tech SSK Piston kit with springs to my weight in the front.
www.ktechsuspension.com/race/
Initial road going (in the winter) impressions and review of the K tech DDS Lite shock and K tech SSK piston kit with springs has been excellent, providing a firm set up with much more braking support and less weight transfer than I’d experienced on the GSXR 750 before, but removing quite a lot of the crashiness of the old set up. The bike now feels like the its got race pedigree and is ready to go hunting down some bigger bikes!!
Next month we have our first track day booked and it will be super exciting to see how much of an improvement the new set up makes once we get to push a bit harder! Make sure you are subscribed to the channel because I'll be giving an update as and when we do this. Hope this has been insightful and helpful to anyone who is considering making aftermarket suspension upgrades to their bikes.
Thanks for watching, please like comment and subscribe and we’ll see you next time.
Thanks,
Aaron KNOX
www.planet-knox.com/
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@AndyManCam 3 года назад

Different creatures entirely, but I've been thinking that aftermarket suspension upgrades are in the future for my very crashy CB1000R. Good to see how excited the upgrades have made you about riding the bike! Much to consider!! Cheers!

@KnoxArmour 3 года назад

Thanks Andy! I think suspension upgrades are kind of universally good no matter what machine you are on, my suspicion is an aftermarket kit could rid your CB of crashiness, definitely worth a chat with Teut @ TW suspension Tech. My gsxr is now starting to feel like a real weapon and can't wait to get it back on track next month! Aaron Knox

@UniversalBikers16 3 года назад

Correct suspension setup makes such a difference on both road and track 👌

@willl7780 2 года назад

k tech is really good...i had my front forks rebuilt using ktech valves piston kit etc etc...very happy

@KnoxArmour 2 года назад

Been running it the last 2 years now, top notch! Aaron KNOX

@MrYATHATSMYNAME 3 года назад

Love this series. I have a basically identical 750 (pre upgrades)

@KnoxArmour 3 года назад

Thanks! So cool, it's an amazing bike and it's really coming together and starting to feel like a real weapon! Thanks Aaron Knox

@lordgibbness 3 года назад

Looking at that travel on the front under braking I think going for the cartridge kit would still be wise. But I guess you'll know for sure on track...

@cecilwilson5442 2 года назад

Had ohlins on the k3 1000,, on my speed triple I've ktec fork springs and a wilbrers rear with the hydraulic preloaded adjuster,, blooming brilliant,, can't fault it,, put oz wheels on it even better,, from Northern Ireland enjoy your enthusiasm for the suzuki,, just bought a 2006 gsxr 1000,,, from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

@KnoxArmour 2 года назад

Thanks Cecil!

@-DC- 3 года назад

K Tech are fabulous if you've only ever ridden on stock suspension its a night and day difference, was rumoured the OEM's paid around 50 dollars for a rear shock unit on this era sportsbike 😱.

@KnoxArmour 3 года назад

It is a big difference and now feels like it's going to be proper fast!! Wow $50... not going to say I dont believe it though 🤯. Thanks Aaron Knox

@DL180sx 10 месяцев назад

K-Tech pro also has an adjuster the lite does not. It's called BPV adjustment which is By Pass Valve which is worth while for track rider.

@chrisbiggs4794 2 года назад

Interesting to know someone’s first hand experience on after market suspension acquisition. Surely before dropping all that cash on suspension you would have put braided brake lines on long before. Its one of the cheapest and easiest worth while upgrades in “making the bike the best it can be”. Not hating, I would love some k tech goodness too. Thanks for the vid.

@KnoxArmour 2 года назад

Thanks Chris, I put braided lines on too and different pads, ru-vid.com/group/PLtHHPA1Rg9AsQAKSdgi8bOwucwsv74Hbp. Just in a slightly different order. Based on the difference the two upgrades have made, if I was doing it again, Ktech suspension would still be my first priority over anything else as it makes the biggest difference of any of the upgrades Ive done. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

@ajv802 3 года назад

I have the same bike which is a track only bike and I’m about to start to race. I sadly run the stock soft suspension which i have out grown. I would love to know your first impressions when comparing the stock with the Ktech on track.

@KnoxArmour 3 года назад

Thats great, which championship are you racing in? Interested as the 750 only fits against 1000cc now. Anyway, we'll be posting a finale video soon on the build and going into each detail. However, as an update, I can say that the suspension upgrades have been the most impressive thing done to the bike and totally transformed the way it handles on track! It hold such a tight line now and has made the GSXR incredible on track, yes, it costs quite a bit but definitely worth it! Thanks, Aaron KNOX

@ajv802 3 года назад

@@KnoxArmour Hey mate, i'm in Australia, i'm doing local club racing in QLD. Yes, the category will be F1 clubman which puts me in the mix with 1000cc bikes. No free ride with the 750 unfortunately but being a smaller tighter track the 750 isn't that disadvantaged. Im very much leaning towards the Ktech lite rear shock, and some better valving and springs on the forks. I cannot wait to have it installed. The rest of the bike has had everything i want done, I knew suspension was important and yet have stupidly left it till last. Being able to hold a tighter line will be great, also really want it to feel more stable under heavy braking and not dive and lift the rear. The local tracks are littered with bumps and being able to keep the bike composed through bumpy fast sections would be most welcome and give tons more confidence to push harder. Looking forward to the video mate, cheers!!

@ratpackgaming5230 Год назад

Is there anyway to know if a set of forks have a cartridge kit or just springs and piston kit?

@KnoxArmour Год назад

If the bike is stock, then you could check the owners manual. If it is aftermarket, normally a cartridge kit will have different preload adjusters on the top of the fork that should tell you what brand and model the cartridge kit in. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

@Bow-to-the-absurd 3 года назад

Mine could use some of this

@KnoxArmour 3 года назад

Its definitely a good way to spend money to improve the bike! Love the result! Aaron Knox

@Bow-to-the-absurd 3 года назад

@@KnoxArmour my one track experience highlight just how wasted these bikes are on the road. Totally different game.

@KnoxArmour 3 года назад

@@Bow-to-the-absurd totally agree! You can ride on a GSXR750 on the road and think "I don't get it", but then put it on the track and all of a sudden it sinks in... its at home on the track! 😅

@carlosvejar3938 Год назад

More information on KTech please

@KnoxArmour Год назад

Been running it for a few years now, is there anything specific you want to know? Thanks, Aaron KNOX

@carlosvejar3938 Год назад

@@KnoxArmour well that does tell a lot. I hadn't heard of KTech before being fairly new to motorcycling. Are they reputable and how are you enjoying the quality

@KnoxArmour Год назад

@@carlosvejar3938 yes they are entirely reputable and make excellent suspension systems, very comparable to brands such as Ohlins. However, in all honesty, all of the premium suspension component suppliers make excellent stuff. Ive now used race spec ohlins, Ktech and Nitron and its all very very good and a massive improvement to stock. What is very important, is the set up and getting the correct weight springs etc. Hope that helps, Aaron KNOX

@carlosvejar3938 Год назад

@@KnoxArmour yes you have been more than helpful. Thank you very much. This is the information I was needing