Matris Front Kit.

[canadianshark74]

I have had my zed for 3 seasons now.  I swapped the rear shock for the zx6r one last year.
Now, I have to fix the front end.  Otherwise I am selling the zed and getting a bike with better suspension.

My questions to those who have installed the Matris kit.

1.  Which kit did you buy and why?  There is a significant difference in price.

Matris Fork Cartridge Kit for Kawasaki Z750 04-06
http://www.carpimoto.it/EN/Bike_Kawasaki_Z-750-04-06/Specific/Suspensions-Wheels/Fork-Kits/28228_FK103SE-Matris-Fork-Cartridge-Kit-for-Kawasaki-Z750-04-06.htm

or
Matris Fork Springs + Preload Kit for Kawasaki Z750 04-06http://www.carpimoto.it/EN/Bike_Kawasaki_Z-750-04-06/Specific/Suspensions-Wheels/Fork-Kits/30489_FK103KE-Matris-Fork-Springs-Preload-Kit-for-Kawasaki-Z750-04-06.htm

[billyritchie]

I bought and fitted the cheaper of the 2 kits. Basically because I'm cheap. And wanted to see if I could improve front end without swapping the forks. Well. This kit works. Easy to install. Easy to set up. And they make the bike handle much better. No diving under braking and none of that wallowing sponging sort of feeling.
Just as a side line. If your modding a bit, You should look into the brake kit too. Awesome.

[canadianshark74]

Thanks for the reply.  Sounds like the cheaper kit would do just the trick.

What brake kit are you talking about?

[billyritchie]

Not exactly a brake kit. But a brake upgrade. I got brackets from webike.japan to allow me to fit Ducati brembo four pot calipers to 04 z750. Bloody amazing difference. If your modding anyway you should have a look

[canadianshark74]

Ducati calipers sound expensive!

I bet they stop the zed pretty quick though.

I think for brakes I will install a braided line kit for now.

[billyritchie]

I got em on eBay pretty cheap luckily enough. Just had a look. They are going for around 150 quid. That pounds though. Not sure on C dollars. But fit the matrix kit and you'll love the difference. Good luck and keep us updated mate.

[blackrat]

Definately agree with Billy re the matris kit, you can also specify the exact spring rate for no extra cost.Just have a look at any online spring-rate calculator to find what you need.Don't forget to adjust the viscosity of the fork oil accordingly...I run 15w as opposed to the standard 10w.
With the brakes I fitted  'HEL' braided hoses and 'HH' pads,not sure how it stacks up against Billys fit but it's a massive difference over stock.

[spex]

+1 for the braided lines and aftermarket pads if you're not ready for a caliper swap. I've got Cobra lines (license-produced HELs) and Ferodo Sintergrip HH-rated pads, which together brought the front brake setup from "useless" up to "acceptable for spirited road use".

[Demyan]

Hi.  Please can anybody tell me what about the weight of the parcel matris kit. Approximately.
This is necessary for the delivery of. Thanks

[billyritchie]

Not sure. Few kilos at most. Maybe 3or 4 kg

[canadianshark74]

My Matris kit will be here this week!  Just have to wait for spring 

[canadianshark74]

The Good: My matris kit arrived monday.
The Bad:  Instructions are only in Italian.

[billyritchie]

Ye, mine was in Italian too. Just google translate it. If not I'm sure I still have it all written somewhere. I'll post it up for ye if you need it

[blackrat]

There's a UK company 'PDQ' who do the english version.  or scottish for Billy ! ;-)

[canadianshark74]

I emailed carpi. They sent me an english pdf.

I can't wait for the snow to melt!