rear shock change

Hi guys,

Ive just read through this thread from start to finish. It definitely time for me to upgrade the shock on my K6.

I'm just under 16 stone without riding kit. I would like the replacement shock length to be as close to the original as poss as the height of my bike is about perfect right now.

Would the 05 06 zx6rr shock and spring be ok for me or a bit on the stiff side?

Any other options I should be looking at?

I just realised I bought a 04/05 zx10r shock not the n 06/07

so other than having to cut the battery box (which sucks) I think it's over sprung for me.

I'm 12stone without gear on so I'd imagine 14stone with gear on.... anyone else that weight with concrete evidence of using this shock on the road?

I've got heavier springs coming and emulators for the forks and want it all right...

[rapidgaz]

Same here on my sv, I weigh 15.4 stone plus the other half on back most of the time. lol
So what's best at a reasonable cost. Front and rear.

I found a great compatability chart for rear shocks the other day I'll try to find the link

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...COvG24gH#gid=1

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[rapidgaz]

Cheers, will have a look.

Originally Posted by Daffy_Duck

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...COvG24gH#gid=1

You may have to log onto Google account to view

The spreadsheet is great and I'm going to search the evilbay for something suitable for my 2002 SV650S Sk2

Does anyone have any info on things more recent than 2008? I have seen 2011 Zx10r shocks going for a reasonable price but I don't know if they are the same lengths/spring rates as the earlier ones. Happy to go off and do the research but I don't really know where to look!

Any idea how far off on length you can go? The original shock is 337mm long, I am guessing a few mm longer will lift the rear but how much? Happy to go a bit higher but I wouldn't want to go any lower.

Thanks in advance for any help