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The Wolf 22-05-05 04:27 PM

What shock?
 
OK, I have a 99 Curvy SV but what is the best shock to upgrade it to without modification? Ideally, something that will bolt straight on. If there are any slights mods, what are they and how easy are they? I'll also be doing the front springs and adding pre-load adjusters on them.

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moodyman 22-05-05 04:30 PM

I went with the 99 750 SRAD shock, £12 for a minter on Ebay, just had to trim a little off the battery box but defo worth it.

BURNER 22-05-05 04:48 PM

Best shock without modification? Ohlins :D
Best Value would be a Hagon, between those 2 there are loads of options.

northwind 22-05-05 06:22 PM

Hum, people who've tried the Pemnske always rate it higher than the Ohlins... But that's not to say the Ohlins isn't ace. Wigan seemed very pleased with the Hagon as well, but personally it always seemed like too much money for not enough result...

The actual mods needed for the 636 or SRAD shocks are pretty minimal, and that'll work out about a fifth the cost of any full on replacement. Not as good though.

cyberpunk 23-05-05 11:31 AM

about shock
 
I installed a WP and it's very cool (520 euros)

Balky001 23-05-05 11:41 AM

I had Ohlins on my SV and it was excellent, got a WP on the GSXR, which I prefer. Both around the same price fopr equivelent models. K-Tech and Hagon are supposed to be good value.

The Wolf 25-05-05 10:42 AM

What about swapping for a Suzuki or 636 Shock? I hear that the GSXR SRAD or a 636 would be more or less a straight swap. Is this true and are there any other shocks I can look for?

Grinch 25-05-05 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf
What about swapping for a Suzuki or 636 Shock? I hear that the GSXR SRAD or a 636 would be more or less a straight swap. Is this true and are there any other shocks I can look for?

The 636 shock off a 2004 plate bike will fit, though you have to do the battery box trim. I have one at home that I need to put on my SV, its just sprung alot harder than the GSXR one.

weegaz22 25-05-05 10:50 AM

hayabusa shock also fits, spring needs changing though, unless your a 16-18 stone heffer

Cloggsy 25-05-05 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by weegaz22
unless your a 16-18 stone heffer

What are you trying to say like :?: :lol: :lol: :lol:


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