Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

After searching through loads of previous threads regarding the rear shock upgrade I have just about got it figured for my bike.... I think!

My bike is a 2001 sv650s, from what i can gather the best option would be an SRAD GSXR 600/750, or Kawasaki 636 shock. As neither of these drop the back end and fit pretty much straight in, with a little modification to the battery box.

Is this the case? and if so what year shock should i be looking at and are there any preferences to the GSXR or 636 shocks.

Cheers.

Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

How much do you weigh?

The shocks you list are all better than standard if they are not worn out. To that list you might also add ZX10-R shock or even a Hayabusa shock if you very heavy.

The reason I ask how much you weigh is that the spring strength on each one is different and so each one is better suited to different rider weights. I based my choice of replacement rear shock on my weight and type of riding (do a lot with pillion).

Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

SRAD600 is too tall IMO. 750 is soft and tall, will put lots of weight on the front.

How much you weigh?

Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

Zx636 or Zx10r are the most sensible/cheaper options IMO. You can pick up quite new low mileage ones for not very much money. A little bit of modification (cut a playing card size hole in the battery box and put the battery onto its side.)

Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

I weigh 80KG 13st in old money.

I just do weekend blasts the odd bit of touring and was planning on a track day this year, not much with pillion.

Going to fit hagon progs to the front along with SAE15 oil?

Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

Any 2 up work?

Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

Not enough to consider altering the bike for.

Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

I would think a ZX636 shock will be ideal or a ZX10 if you take pillion regularly - the ZX10 has a slightly stiffer spring.

Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

I have the B1H in mine, though the newer model is a better quality shock, mine seems to be fairing well this winter. You might find it a bit hard so make sure you have the setting right.
I think I have them somewhere...

Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?
 

I though the spring rate for a Zx636 and Zx10r were the same.