Which rear shock have you got?

[Rob969]

I know theres been a lot of threads about changing rear shocks but i thought it'd be interesting to see what everyone out there has fitted to there bike. details to include are

Curvy/Pointy
Weight of Rider
Shock you've fitted. (if from another bike what model and year)
A few notes about the shock. (things like how easy it was to fit)

[yorkie_chris]

1gen
12.5 st
a)
GSXR750 SRAD. (96-99)
Length is ok, could do with being a bit longer. Spring rate is very soft. Comp very plush. Rebound a bit loose, but no gas in shock (expect them all to be knackered at this age). Utterly useless with a pillion.
Needs new bottom bolt, remove underside of tank hinge and space undertray down.

b)
ZX6R C1H showa shock 05-06 (not kyb of 03-04)
Length is poor. Shorter than stock, not good for turn-in, ground clearance or for squat. However pretty good shock, works better on the SV than it does on the ZX6 :-P.
Comp adjuster does not make much difference, if any, except making it a bit harsh.
Spring rate is little better than SV one but still soft. Good if you are 10st or so.
Fitting similar to SRAD. New bottom bolt, trim battery box, space battery upwards.

c)penske 8983
Heaven :-)
Be a completely hamfisted mong. Go into the corner hard on the brakes and whack the throttle open with all the grace of a mallet to the chin and the chassis will remain flat and balanced. Take bumpy roads which will tie a stock bike completely in a knot, flat out. :-D
Fitting is easy. Remove old, fit new...

[toby_smith]

10st, Curvy.

Penske something or other, (numbers please chris),

Only ridden it once with it in as it went in today but feels great

[yorkie_chris]

8900E "penske sport" shock is yours toby

[maviczap]

10st 10lb

Hagon shock, much better than standard

Not quite as sophistacated as the Penske that YC uses, but a hell of a lot cheaper

Piece of cake to fit, top and bottom shock bolts removed, then a straight swap for the old carp one.

[Bedhead]

Pointy K3

18 stone odd in gear.

Ohlins

Top quality, cost reflects it, but a lovely bit of kit. Fully rebuildable and has a mega resale value.

Fitted in 10 minutes. :)

[barwel1992]

Pointy K3

17stone + in gear

gsxr 1000 k3, 2mm longer than stock but still not long enough, spring rate is ok but not hard enough, seems capable over bumps, squats to much under acceleration and is a bit cr&p with a pillion. mated with 25mm jack up plates. requires corner cut off bat box, and gsxr bottom bolt. stock settings of the shock are poor even for lighter riders. static sag is way way off for the sv and needs winding in