change of standard shock

[riktherider]

need to get a new shock, but cant really afford a pensake or ohlins. which range of gsxr shocks would be the best one to go for. i know this has been up a couple of times but i cant find it at the minute.
the year and model would be best. any other makes could be considered too.

cheers

[Biker Biggles]

Well it all depends--------Primarilly on what sort of bike you have got and what year it is.

[riktherider]

ah yeees a very important bit of info that i forgot about. It would be a 99 model curvy 650. been looking at some gsxr1000 shocks, but unsure about ease oif fitting. not fussed about cutting the battery tray as that is reasonably easy.

[Biker Biggles]

I don't think they fit.What does fit is a Kwak zx6r or zx10r shock post 2003(I think)Look in the for sale bit,and Silent is selling one.He will also give you some good advice on fitting it.

[Blue_SV650S]

ah yeees a very important bit of info that i forgot about. It would be a 99 model curvy 650. been looking at some gsxr1000 shocks, but unsure about ease oif fitting. not fussed about cutting the battery tray as that is reasonably easy.

As Biker Biggles alluded too you want the ZX636 or ZX10 shock for the curvy. The gsxr shocks are for the pointys and under sprung for the curvys. I presume you are after 'stiffining' the rear end?? how much do you weigh in at??

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YEAR MOTORCYCLE LENGTH SPRING
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00-03 GSXR750 325mm 400#

01-03 GSXR600 325.5mm 325#

01-02 GSXR1000 329.5mm 430#

03-04 SV650 330mm 430# <<<==== stock 2nd gen...05 should be the same

99-03 GSXR1300(Busa) 330mm 700#

04 GSXR750 332.5mm 408#

04 GSXR600 332.5mm 425#

03-04 GSXR1000 332.5mm 480#

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

04 ZX10R 338mm 540#

03-04 ZX6R(636) 340mm 540# *corrected by e lo...thanks!

96-99 GSXR750 345mm 375#

97-00 GSXR600 375mm 375#

05 GSX-R 1000 332.5mm 450# <<<===added by me...spring rate from racetech.com, length from ohlins.com

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[weazelz]

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

....

06 ZX10R 338mm 460# <<-- added by weazelz - length from ohlins.com, rate fron race-tech.com
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I've got one I might want to sell, if you're interested

[riktherider]

i wiegh in at around 12 stone fully kitted.

[valleyboy]

I've a ZX-636 B1H shock spare.. but its had about 30K miles put on it.. so not quite as stiff as it once was.... and it needs a good clean at the moment...

Im not sure if you have to modify your bike slightly for it to fit anyway... somehting to do with teh battery ?

[_drummer_]

I weigh slightly :oops: over 17 stone in my birthday suit, will the standard shock be pants for me (on a pointy)?
Thanks!

[weazelz]

I weigh slightly :oops: over 17 stone in my birthday suit, will the standard shock be pants for me (on a pointy)?
no, you'll need some proper pants if you're in your birthday suit

[_drummer_]

:D

[_drummer_]

lol perhaps I should have phrased that differently :D

[Luckypants]

Does anyone know the spring rate for a 2005 zx-10 rear shock?

[Luckypants]

Seems from Racetech.com that 2004 and 2005 shocks are same item? Therefore, from list above a 2005 shock is 540#, stiffer than stock curvy shock and about same length. Anyone able to confirm?

How much should I pay for a second hand one (low miles < 1000)?

[weazelz]

Seems from Racetech.com that 2004 and 2005 shocks are same item? Therefore, from list above a 2005 shock is 540#, stiffer than stock curvy shock and about same length. Anyone able to confirm?

yes. I just fitted an '05 zx10r shock to my curvy, spring is notably stiffer than standard, works very nicely

How much should I pay for a second hand one (low miles < 1000)?

£50 ?

[BILLY]

The SRAD shocks fit the Curvey!!!

[Blue_SV650S]

The SRAD shocks fit the Curvey!!!

They do, but they are undersprung compared to the 03-04 ZX636 and ZX10 <=05. So unless you are after a lighter but better shock, a Suzuki one is a non starter!!

If you want stiffer then it is the 03-04 ZX636 (B1?) and ZX10 <=05

[Luckypants]

As has been said before, I'm a bit cuddly! So need a stiffer spring, the SRAD ones don't cut it. Even considered a 'Busa shock, but that looks like it's waay to stiff.