Its time I started eating more...

I received some advice from a fellow GSXR750 rider whilst at Canberra Motorcycle Centre (Mitchell) a few weeks ago.

This is his bike, which you will notice is the same as mine. Apparently there are not many of these in Canberra because he advises riders not to buy this colour scheme. The crafty dealer wants to keep the best for himself.

I was told basically that the manufacturers of the GSXR750 aren't to grounded in the real world and tend to set suspension springs in the bike way to tight. however for a measley $50 and 1/2 hour pf your time you can get all this soughted out by visiting a Suspension Specialist in Fyshwick.

Now what I was told is true, my bike handles 100% better when I'm caring 15 to 20 kg over the back wheel (this fact prompted me to ask CMC abou the issue). So I meandered on down to visit Laurie - the suspension mechanic - and get my bike fixed.

A spring!

He fiddled with the bike, checked compression with the bike off the ground, while I sat on the bike, and whilst it was at rest. Turned knobs and screws. He even pulled out a hammer at one stage (I always break into a cold sweat when mechanics use hammers). After he finished tinkering he looked me in the eye and said, "this is the best I can do, you're just to light for these springs." Its comments like this that send people like me straight to macca's...

This could be me, if I don't fix the suspension

I have two other options, ride around with lots of weight on the back, or spend lots of money on softer springs. So far I choose fast food. I will add the bike does perform a little better.