Sorry to ask but...rear shock? - Page 2 - SV650.org

yorkie_chris · 14-01-09, 02:47 PM

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.

14-01-09, 02:48 PM

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...

fizzwheel · 14-01-09, 02:52 PM

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....

14-01-09, 02:53 PM

That is a good safe bet if you can still find a low mileage one.

Mr Speirs · 14-01-09, 02:53 PM

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.

Luckypants · 14-01-09, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

I though the spring rate for a Zx636 and Zx10r were the same.

Just checked and you are right.

Mr Speirs · 14-01-09, 03:01 PM

Sorry Grinch just realised we have totally different shocks

14-01-09, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

Sorry Grinch just realised we have totally different shocks

Mines the old model, grey shock with a black spring, B1H.

Mr Speirs · 14-01-09, 03:07 PM

I think mines a C2H Zx10r.

14-01-09, 03:09 PM

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...

14-01-09, 02:47 PM	#11
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	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. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

14-01-09, 02:48 PM	#12
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock? 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...

14-01-09, 02:52 PM	#13
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	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.... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

14-01-09, 02:53 PM	#14
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock? That is a good safe bet if you can still find a low mileage one.

14-01-09, 02:53 PM	#15
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	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. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

14-01-09, 03:01 PM	#17
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock? Sorry Grinch just realised we have totally different shocks __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

14-01-09, 03:07 PM	#19
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock? I think mines a C2H Zx10r. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

14-01-09, 03:09 PM	#20
skyline Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sorry to ask but...rear shock? 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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