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stewie
26-03-08, 04:21 PM
Would this this fit my 01 curvey without mods
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/kawasaki-ZX6R-ZX636-C1H-Ninja-06-Rear-Shock-Absorber_W0QQitemZ250224994138QQihZ015QQcategoryZ1 0464QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1 247QQcmdZViewItem
Thank you
plowsie
26-03-08, 04:32 PM
Think you would have to cut battery box not 100% sure though.
stewie
26-03-08, 04:34 PM
Think you would have to cut battery box not 100% sure though.

Not sure tbh mate, thought that might be the ZX-10 shock, but dont know.
Marksv
26-03-08, 05:06 PM
looks like the zx10r one i just fitted to mine mate, if you use this one or a zx10r one you will have to cut the batttery tray .
hth
cheers mark.
Dangerous Dave
26-03-08, 05:15 PM
You'll have to cut the battery box to fit this, its a piggy back reservoir shock and you'll need one with a remote reservoir for no mods at all!

Piggy Back
http://texas.typepad.com/photos/sv650s/ohlins46prcl.jpg


Remote
http://www.af1racing.com/models/sv650carb/ohlinsSV.jpg
stewie
28-03-08, 05:08 PM
Ok got the shock this mornin now need to sort the front end out, really just want to fit new springs and heavier oil, got a budget of about £150 ish, so do I go for ohlins, hyperpro etc what do you reckon ?
rictus01
28-03-08, 05:14 PM
rather than any brand, yu have to ask linier or progressive ?

if linier make sure you get the right spring weight.

if you go progressive, there are two types, either two stage (2/3's one rate of whined and a 1/3 tighter) or truely progressive (as in tightens up threw the whole length of the whined).


Cheers Mark.
stewie
28-03-08, 05:19 PM
rather than any brand, yu have to ask linier or progressive ?

if linier make sure you get the right spring weight.

if you go progressive, there are two types, either two stage (2/3's one rate of whined and a 1/3 tighter) or truely progressive (as in tightens up threw the whole length of the whined).


Cheers Mark.
You,re absolutley right of course, well dont want the front end set up like a race bike cos thats not my riding style, guess I just want to ugrade to better quality stuff with a more planted front end, if that makes any sense
rictus01
28-03-08, 05:29 PM
in that case i'd suggest progressives then (but true ones), then set the spacers up according to your rider sag requirements, it'll give you more durability/ flexability on the road.

Cheers Mark.
Marksv
28-03-08, 05:38 PM
try hagon for the springs and oil mate. there not listed on there catalogue but if you phone them up they cater for all bikes.
£62.50 inc vat, delivery and free 15w oil, much better than standard.


http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/Fork_Springs.htm
Dangerous Dave
28-03-08, 09:55 PM
Hyperpro front fork spring kit (http://www.twinshack.co.uk/prods/290.html) is a good choice for what you are looking for.