GSXR1000 rear shock size

[Bibio]

hi all, does anyone know how much shorter or taller the GSXR1000 K5-K6 rear shock is compaired to the standard SV K8 one?

[zadar]

5mm shorter.

[amnesia]

I thought the GSXR shock was taller?


The dimensions are all on svrider.com somewhere in teh technical area or FAQ

[zadar]

I thought the GSXR shock was taller?

I have both shocks and tape measure.

[amnesia]

I have both shocks and tape measure.


Which has to be better than my dodgy memory. :-#

[Bibio]

Thanks zadar, amnesia.

so 5mm shorter then.. thats good for me.

i know by reading a lot of the posts that the kawa 636 shock is the one to go for but i'm limited to the hight as i am vertically chalanged ... lol