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Bikermike59

09-09-09 07:24 AM

Rear shock for curvy?

Hi guys,

will this shock fit my curvy SV?

Seen a few ZX10R shocks on fleabay too! do they fit the SV?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Mr Speirs

09-09-09 08:09 AM

Re: Rear shock for curvy?

The one you have linked is a GSXR shock and the spring rate is softer than the standard curvy.

ZX10r shock do fit as long as it isn't the 08 one.

Lucas

09-09-09 08:10 AM

Re: Rear shock for curvy?

check out this thread http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=138682 and http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=137793

its talks about ZX10R/ZX6R shocks and has helpful links to other threads on this.

its a good read :thumleft:

Lucas

09-09-09 08:14 AM

Re: Rear shock for curvy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs (Post 2029711)

ZX10r shock do fit as long as it isn't the 08 one.

:confused:

please explain :scratch:

Bikermike59

09-09-09 08:25 AM

Re: Rear shock for curvy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucas (Post 2029719)

:confused:

please explain :scratch:

I think I know what he means! Just been on fleabay looking at ZX10R shocks and saw one off an 08 bike and the top mounting is different from earlier models! :)

mister c

09-09-09 08:25 AM

Re: Rear shock for curvy?

I had a Zx6 rear on mine, then fitted a ZX10R. Makes one heck of a difference. Gixxer ones normally go on pointies.

Lucas

09-09-09 08:30 AM

Re: Rear shock for curvy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bikermike59 (Post 2029728)

I think I know what he means! Just been on fleabay looking at ZX10R shocks and saw one off an 08 bike and the top mounting is different from earlier models! :)

you can take that top mounting off, its just a bolt holding it in. I'm sure someone here can confirm that ;)

Bikermike59

09-09-09 08:31 AM

Re: Rear shock for curvy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mister c (Post 2029729)

I had a Zx6 rear on mine, then fitted a ZX10R. Makes one heck of a difference. Gixxer ones normally go on pointies.

Thanks for that! :)

Will a ZX10R shock be ok for my svelt 14 stone frame?

Lucas

09-09-09 08:38 AM

Re: Rear shock for curvy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bikermike59 (Post 2029737)

Thanks for that! :)

Will a ZX10R shock be ok for my svelt 14 stone frame?

it does depend on the year of the shock as each year has a different spring rate. Here is a chart by CheGuevara

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...kSwapChart.jpg

Luckypants

09-09-09 08:39 AM

Re: Rear shock for curvy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs (Post 2029711)

ZX10r shock do fit as long as it isn't the 08 one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucas (Post 2029719)

:confused:

please explain :scratch:

08 ZX10R shock spring is softer than standard curvy according to those that have fitted one and is in fact too soft by their experience. Documented on this forum....

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