Which ZX10 shock for Pointy - 45 or 90 degree reservoir? - SV650.org

Tomor · 13-08-12, 08:50 PM

I bought a little while ago a 04 ZX10 shock, with the 45 degree reservoir. Is it worth selling that and getting one with a 90 degree reservoir or is the installation and cutting not hard? would i need to get a smaller battery or would it all fit?

Its going on a Pointy K4

Thanks in advance

Tom

DJ123 · 13-08-12, 09:04 PM

i'm in the same boat with my new rear shock. Weighing up the cost of getting the right one to modifying/cutting/new battery scenario. TBH i think getting the right one is a better more sensible option right now

13-08-12, 10:16 PM

I put a k6 gsxr rear shock in my 04 pointy. It also has a 45 degree resoviour . I won't lie it was not easy to fit. But it is do able. I cut the battery box out. Made and made a new support bracket out of aluminium to hold it. Then I relocated the ecu so I could move the battery back. It sounds harder than it is, and well worth all the effort.

However I would say if I was to do it again I would buy the right shock with a 90 degree resoviour lol. But now you have it go for it.

DJ123 · 13-08-12, 10:31 PM

Hopper, have you got any during/after pictures. After some guidance on the best way to do it

13-08-12, 10:33 PM

I can sort some after pics out for you tomorrow probably. Will post in the evening.

Tomor · 13-08-12, 10:38 PM

DJ beat me to it, I would prefer not having to relocate ecu etc, but if i can't find a decent 90 edgree shock and sell his one, then i will have to make do!

DJ, fancy doing it first then helping me?

DJ123 · 13-08-12, 10:56 PM

Tom, my bike is in pieces, basically whole rear end off except wheel and swingarm lol.
I need to replace all bearings in the monolink arm too

i'll happily give you a hand to do yours when mine is done!

Thanks Hopper, much appreciated!

Bibio · 14-08-12, 12:13 AM

ZX10R 06-07 is the only shock that i can see that will fit with just removing the plastic shield. all others will require cutting of some sort. this is unless you are a massive pie eater then zx14 06-08

DJ123 · 14-08-12, 09:05 PM

done mine tonight, and i didn't need to relocate anything! Had to cut a small section of the battery box away, and slightly raise/tilt the battery. Will upload the pictures soon

andrewsmith · 14-08-12, 09:10 PM

The 04/05 ZX10 works on curvys, the 06/07 is for pointys.

The 04/05 would probably break your spine on a pointy unless you weigh about 22 stone

13-08-12, 08:50 PM	#1
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Which ZX10 shock for Pointy - 45 or 90 degree reservoir? I bought a little while ago a 04 ZX10 shock, with the 45 degree reservoir. Is it worth selling that and getting one with a 90 degree reservoir or is the installation and cutting not hard? would i need to get a smaller battery or would it all fit? Its going on a Pointy K4 Thanks in advance Tom __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

13-08-12, 09:04 PM	#2
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Should I sell this ZX10 shock? i'm in the same boat with my new rear shock. Weighing up the cost of getting the right one to modifying/cutting/new battery scenario. TBH i think getting the right one is a better more sensible option right now __________________ BMW F800ST

13-08-12, 10:31 PM	#4
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Should I sell this ZX10 shock? Hopper, have you got any during/after pictures. After some guidance on the best way to do it __________________ BMW F800ST

13-08-12, 10:38 PM	#6
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: Should I sell this ZX10 shock? DJ beat me to it, I would prefer not having to relocate ecu etc, but if i can't find a decent 90 edgree shock and sell his one, then i will have to make do! DJ, fancy doing it first then helping me? __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

13-08-12, 10:56 PM	#7
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Which ZX10 shock for Pointy - 45 or 90 degree reservoir? Tom, my bike is in pieces, basically whole rear end off except wheel and swingarm lol. I need to replace all bearings in the monolink arm too i'll happily give you a hand to do yours when mine is done! Thanks Hopper, much appreciated! __________________ BMW F800ST

13-08-12, 10:16 PM	#3
hopper650 Guest Posts: n/a	I put a k6 gsxr rear shock in my 04 pointy. It also has a 45 degree resoviour . I won't lie it was not easy to fit. But it is do able. I cut the battery box out. Made and made a new support bracket out of aluminium to hold it. Then I relocated the ecu so I could move the battery back. It sounds harder than it is, and well worth all the effort. However I would say if I was to do it again I would buy the right shock with a 90 degree resoviour lol. But now you have it go for it.

13-08-12, 10:33 PM	#5
hopper650 Guest Posts: n/a	I can sort some after pics out for you tomorrow probably. Will post in the evening.

14-08-12, 12:13 AM	#8
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Which ZX10 shock for Pointy - 45 or 90 degree reservoir? ZX10R 06-07 is the only shock that i can see that will fit with just removing the plastic shield. all others will require cutting of some sort. this is unless you are a massive pie eater then zx14 06-08

14-08-12, 09:05 PM	#9
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Which ZX10 shock for Pointy - 45 or 90 degree reservoir? done mine tonight, and i didn't need to relocate anything! Had to cut a small section of the battery box away, and slightly raise/tilt the battery. Will upload the pictures soon __________________ BMW F800ST

14-08-12, 09:10 PM	#10
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Which ZX10 shock for Pointy - 45 or 90 degree reservoir? The 04/05 ZX10 works on curvys, the 06/07 is for pointys. The 04/05 would probably break your spine on a pointy unless you weigh about 22 stone __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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