Alternative shock for SV650

[eval k-neil]

Hiya peeps

Does anyone have a list of the years / models of gixxers that can have their shocks transplanted onto an SV?

I dont really want to buy the wrong one if I can help it!

cheers

[johnnyrod]

Have you serached the forum yet?

otherwise

I claim first "Hitler question" comment!

[eval k-neil]

Yes I have but there's no definate list....

Was half expecting some sarcastic high horse comment about "this has been done over and over again"

well forgive me but I thought this was the advice section of an SV forum

[Luckypants]

I don't think there is a definitive list, but this table shows a lot of options...

Here is the latest incarnation of the shock table....

YEAR MOTORCYCLE LENGTH SPRING
===== ========= ===== =====

01-03 GSXR600 325.5mm 325#

96-99 GSXR750 345mm 375#

97-00 GSXR600 375mm 375#

00-03 GSXR750 325mm 400#

04 GSXR750 332.5mm 408#

04 GSXR600 332.5mm 425#

01-02 GSXR1000 329.5mm 430#

03-04 SV650 330mm 430# <<<==== stock 2nd gen...

05 GSX-R 1000 332.5mm 450#

03-04 GSXR1000 332.5mm 480#

99-02 SV650 337mm 510# <<<====stock 1st gen

04-07 ZX10R 338mm 540#

03-04 ZX6R(636) 340mm 540#

99-03 GSXR1300(Busa) 330mm 700#

Now from the above you can see that standard pointy shock is 330mm long and has a 430 spring. It is generally accepted that if you weigh over 11st then the standard spring is too soft and something firmer is better. So pick a chock from the table with close to correct length and close to a good spring rate for your weight.

HTH

[eval k-neil]

Thats perfect....thanks loads :)

[Luckypants]

Thats perfect....thanks loads :)

I used the search to find the table, it usually shows up in most rear shock threads. :D Used 'shock' and 'table' as search terms and displayed the results as posts rather than threads.

I have sorted this copy of the table by spring rate though.

[phuk72]

This is useful - thanks

Mods - worthy of a sticky I'd say

[silent11]

the 05 GSXR 1000 shock is the nicest fit as its closest to standard but better spring rate etc

[eval k-neil]

Was also wondering what other big lads (15st plus) have used. A 01-02 GSXR1000 shock looks like a winner to me!!

Have got Maxton front shock internals but unfortunatley the budget doesnt stretch to a Maxton rear shock :shock: (not a new one anyway)

cheers folks

[Luckypants]

Was also wondering what other big lads (15st plus) have used. A 01-02 GSXR1000 shock looks like a winner to me!!

Well at 15st I would go up in spring rate. The standard spring rate is ok for 11st or so, but not 15st and the 01-02 shock is the same spring rate as standard.. An 03-04 GSX-R 1000 shock might be better as the spring is stiffer so would handle your weight better. An 05 GSX-R 1000 shock may be ok if you like a softer ride.

If your Maxton springs in your forks were matched to your weight, then the 03-04 would probably be a better match, because Maxton set up is pretty firm. You could of course ring/email Maxton, they are quite helpful on this stuff.

[CheGuevara]

Was also wondering what other big lads (15st plus) have used. A 01-02 GSXR1000 shock looks like a winner to me!!

Have got Maxton front shock internals but unfortunatley the budget doesnt stretch to a Maxton rear shock :shock: (not a new one anyway)

cheers folks


I'm over 17st (but 6'4" so only medium fat! :) )- I selected a ZX6RR shock -same length, hi/low speed comp and a far better spring rate. Here's a jpg of a spreadsheet I compiled when chosing what to replace with.

[Stig]

I have changed the title of the thread which should make it easier to find in a search.

[eval k-neil]

I'm over 17st (but 6'4" so only medium fat! :) )- I selected a ZX6RR shock -same length, hi/low speed comp and a far better spring rate. Here's a jpg of a spreadsheet I compiled when chosing what to replace with.


That is brilliant, thanks mate :thumbsup:

[CheGuevara]

That is brilliant, thanks mate :thumbsup:

No trouble at all. The info is only as good as what I was able to find from various sources online -so best consider it as a rough guide rather than the gospel.

-Mike

[arcdef]

so you can interchange curvy and pointy shocks?

[davepreston]

you dont want to pointy shocks are worse the curvy

[zsv650]

you dont want to pointy shocks are worse the curvy
no they ain't there equally as bad :lol:

[arcdef]

but a pointy shock thats done 5k will be better than a curvy one thats done nearly 40k so should be better.....

[zsv650]

obviously 40k is a lot for a shock i'd be after a gixxer unit instead usually can get them for around the £40 mark so not much more than a second hand sv shock.

[CheGuevara]

but a pointy shock thats done 5k will be better than a curvy one thats done nearly 40k so should be better.....

Are you trying to lower the bike and reduce the spring rate (are you short and very light)? Even if this is the case there are better quality, more adjustable units available - 01/02 GSXR 1K for example.

Have a look down the chart -decide if you need a taller or shorter shock, heavier or lighter spring rate and select something close that didn't start life on an SV650. Any other option on there can be had for little money. Maybe the only exception would be if you were so happy with the stock unit you didn't want to change, and you could find a newer one from the same series (curvy or pointy) for nearly free.

I paid I think £50 for my ZX6RR shock - maybe a bit higher than some of the GSXR units -but it was by far the best option for me, and they're a bit rarer than GSXR units etc.

[arcdef]

this is my point sorry, i got a pointy shock for free so must be better than what ive got now.

[CheGuevara]

this is my point sorry, i got a pointy shock for free so must be better than what ive got now.

Well I suppose a newer pointy shock is better than an old worn pointy shock, but if you can manage to splurge a few quid you could replace it with a similar length and rate shock of better quality with adjustability.

On the other hand, if you mean to put a free curvy shock on a pointy - I probably wouldn't bother.