Shock settings 97 YZF750R

[ftang]

Does anyone know what the standard or other settings for the original rear shock on a 97 YZF750 are? I'm fitting one to my 94 model (no separate rebound/compression damping, different preload adjuster) so I don't have the relevant handbook. I'd just like to start out with the standard settings before I fiddle about with it.

[ChuckD]

Front Fork All from full stiff

Pre-load:
Standard: 4
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 1

Rebound (Top screw on Fork)
Standard: 4
Minimum: 12
Maximum: 1

Compression- (Bottom of fork leg)
Standard: 7
Minimum: 10
Maximum: 1


Rear Shock:

Pre-load:
Standard: 55.5mm
Minimum: 51.5mm
Maximum: 61.5mm

Rebound Dampning (Bottom of Shock Assy)
Standard: 10
Minimum: 13
Maximum: 1

Compression (On the reservoir body)-
Standard: 10
Minimum: 20
Maximum: 1


Hope this helps. Always record changes and results including varieties of road conditions, tire pressure, passengers if any. These adjustment records and noticeable difference can help you get the same basics that top notch suspension team set-up techs started with. Get a little black book and begin the adventure.

[ftang]

Thanks, that's great. One thing:

Rear Shock:

Pre-load:
Standard: 55.5mm
Minimum: 51.5mm
Maximum: 61.5mm


I presume you mean the length of exposed thread above the preload adjuster... ?

[ChuckD]

You got it. Exposed threads from top to spring top ring.