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10-04-10, 08:53 AM
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Alternative rear shock for a curvy?
hi all
what rear shock fits a sv curvy with minimall mod? mine has just started to leak so time to replace me thinks. |
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10-04-10, 09:22 AM
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Re: prob been asked 1000 times but......
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10-04-10, 10:35 AM
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Re: prob been asked 1000 times but......
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Kawasaki zx6 or ZX10, they transform the bikes rear
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10-04-10, 12:41 PM
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Re: prob been asked 1000 times but......
thanks yorki didnt know if that would fit or not
 will one of a pointy fit? would a zx 10 one be the new model or old? any help |
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10-04-10, 12:51 PM
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Re: Alternative rear shcok for a curvy?
Pointy one is soft and short.
What shocks you can use depends on your weight.
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10-04-10, 01:02 PM
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Re: Alternative rear shcok for a curvy?
I had gen 1 ZX6 on mine originally, now got a 08 ZX10
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10-04-10, 01:09 PM
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Re: Alternative rear shcok for a curvy?
im about 15 - 16 stone fully kitted up
dose it realy matter how portly i am? |
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10-04-10, 01:13 PM
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Re: Alternative rear shcok for a curvy?
Yeah, a big guy and a little guy need a different spring...
03-06 ZX6R one will work.
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10-04-10, 01:27 PM
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Re: Alternative rear shcok for a curvy?
so what would be best for me?
i dont carry pillions as i only have a single seat. zx6, zx10, busa, gsxr? or is there any thing else i can consider? how will this change the handerling of the bike? |
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10-04-10, 01:33 PM
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Re: Alternative rear shock for a curvy?
I'm about 15.5 stone & I have tried both the 6 & 10 shocks, they are fine
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