GSXR-thou k1/2 Shock fitting questions.

[Luke-Mac]

Got given a shock from a gsxr thou, spoken to the local workshop and they can fit on tuesday (as i don't have the required tools/equipment or expertise to do it myself) but just checking it is suitable before getting it put on and also will i need any special parts to get it to fit?

Thanks in advance for your wisdom as always

Lucas

[Holdup]

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=2007902#post2007902

Judging by that its 0.5mm shorter than standard pointy shock and the spring rate is the same as the standard pointy shock

[Rob969]

Looking at the list here http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=2011609&postcount=34 it should be ok but all your gaining is whatever adjustment the gixxer shock has over the stock one as they seem to be the same spring rate. I know a lot of people recommend getting a stronger sprung shock as the stock ones a little soft for anyone who's not tiny. Things to check before putting it on is how many miles has the gixxer shock done. Think you might also need a new bolt and nut for the bottom of the shock if you fit it. I've just fitted a zx10 shock on mine and got a lot of good info from other members on here, i'm sure someone has probably fitted a similar shock to yours at some point might be worth searching for other posts to see what they say.

[Luke-Mac]

thanks for that guys, anyone know where to get the bottom bolt from or is it just a case of ringing breakers?

[Rob969]

Robinsons foundry, wemoto or if you have any local suzuki place give them a ring. If you try searching the forum someones probably listed the part numbers you need for the bolt and nut for a gixer shock