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Old 14-01-09, 02:47 PM   #11
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Default Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?

I have C1H 6R shock.

SRAD750 was better, taller which made my front spring rate make more sense, and sharpened the steering nicely. More ground clearance. (I am 12st), problem with it is, it is very soft compared to others. So with pillion it is not much cop at all.
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Old 14-01-09, 02:48 PM   #12
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Right... I'm just under 14stone.

My shock settings for a ZX636 B1H...

Compression damping (screw at top) - 1.5 turns from fully in

Rebound damping (screw at bottom) - 2 turns from fully in

Preload - 9-10 exposed threads.

Remember, damping/shock settings are a very personal thing, but the above is how I have mine set and I like the way it feels

But if you have no idea what you are doing, the above prolly isn't a bad start point!!


I got these setting off someone else then tweaked them a little...
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Old 14-01-09, 02:52 PM   #13
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Default Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?

just to chuck a spanner in the works...

I put a 2nd hand oem shock on my SV that had done 3k, transformed the bike and I didnt have to mess about worrying about spring rates etc etc, cost me £25....
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Old 14-01-09, 02:53 PM   #14
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That is a good safe bet if you can still find a low mileage one.
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Old 14-01-09, 02:53 PM   #15
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Default Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?

Mine are way further out than that. I had them at similar settings and found my rear wheel was leaving the ground!!! It was set so hard.
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Old 14-01-09, 02:56 PM   #16
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Default Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?

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I though the spring rate for a Zx636 and Zx10r were the same.
Just checked and you are right.
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Old 14-01-09, 03:01 PM   #17
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Default Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?

Sorry Grinch just realised we have totally different shocks
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Sorry Grinch just realised we have totally different shocks
Mines the old model, grey shock with a black spring, B1H.
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Old 14-01-09, 03:07 PM   #19
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Default Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock?

I think mines a C2H Zx10r.
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Old 14-01-09, 03:09 PM   #20
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Hmmm I'd been looking into a 636 or SRAD shock...

SRAD one sounds good - the soft spring might make it more suitable for me cos I'm only 11st5 with all my riding kit on and I never have a pillion on the back...

On the other hand the SRAD is quite a lot softer than even the stock SV one - the curvy shocks have a #510 spring rate and the SRADs are #370ish if I remember right...might still be too soft...

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