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Binky · 18-08-09, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXBADGERXx

Because anything off a Curvy would give a Pointy AIDS

Advantage In Doing Stuff?

18-08-09, 07:47 PM

Ignore him, the curvy has the expensive frame the pointy has the cheap mass produced one. He's just jealous.

Binky · 18-08-09, 07:52 PM

In terms of shocks. I recently bought a ZX10 shock, but am yet to fit it.

I did however, with the help of Spiers, change my knackered standard curvy shock for a similar but far lower mileage equivalent. The difference was immense.

It was much firmer then even the old one before it started to leak...

Looking forward to finally fitting the ZX-10 shock to hopefully see yet further improvements.

18-08-09, 07:55 PM

I like my hagon currently, it's better than any OE shock I've had, that includes the brand new one I got off fleabay a few years back.

18-08-09, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Binky

In terms of shocks. I recently bought a ZX10 shock, but am yet to fit it.

I did however, with the help of Spiers, change my knackered standard curvy shock for a similar but far lower mileage equivalent. The difference was immense.

It was much firmer then even the old one before it started to leak...

Looking forward to finally fitting the ZX-10 shock to hopefully see yet further improvements.

Binky. I've just fitted my 05 zx6r shock, which I'm lead to believe are the same, or similar. I'm sure we weigh about the same so when you've done all the hard work and sorted out the compression and rebound settings etc can you let me know what they are

Binky · 18-08-09, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paiste1

Binky. I've just fitted my 05 zx6r shock, which I'm lead to believe are the same, or similar. I'm sure we weigh about the same so when you've done all the hard work and sorted out the compression and rebound settings etc can you let me know what they are

More personal preference isn't it and what you feel comfortable with as a rider?

Plus you probably know as much as me anyway.

Mr Speirs · 18-08-09, 08:24 PM

Just PM'd you Paiste regarding shock settings.

Binky what are you not doing at work?

Tallguy · 19-08-09, 06:35 AM

Cheers guys, will get the low mileage original SV shock in, then maybe save up for a GSXR front end and rear shock. Any thoughts on how much a complete GSXR front might cost? Or do I need to start hanging around bike cafes with my swiss army knife, hope no-one notices me fiddling with their forks? Ooer mrs...

19-08-09, 06:56 AM

Cheers for the help chaps... And badger.. i may well take you up on that off whent he time comes!

Dave

Luckypants · 19-08-09, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXBADGERXx

If you can get to me Dave , I have an Abba stand and plenty`o`tools here and can give you a hand ........... well , you make the Tea and I`ll fit it

Dave the same offer here, or I'll come down to Badgers to drink tea, state the obvious and generally **** about while you guys work on the bike!

18-08-09, 07:47 PM	#12
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: rear shock change Ignore him, the curvy has the expensive frame the pointy has the cheap mass produced one. He's just jealous.

18-08-09, 07:52 PM	#13
Binky Emily Howard rides an SV Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,681	Re: rear shock change In terms of shocks. I recently bought a ZX10 shock, but am yet to fit it. I did however, with the help of Spiers, change my knackered standard curvy shock for a similar but far lower mileage equivalent. The difference was immense. It was much firmer then even the old one before it started to leak... Looking forward to finally fitting the ZX-10 shock to hopefully see yet further improvements. __________________ Wowee Zowee

18-08-09, 07:55 PM	#14
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: rear shock change I like my hagon currently, it's better than any OE shock I've had, that includes the brand new one I got off fleabay a few years back.

18-08-09, 08:24 PM	#17
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: rear shock change Just PM'd you Paiste regarding shock settings. Binky what are you not doing at work? __________________ 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.

19-08-09, 06:35 AM	#18
Tallguy Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eastleigh, Hants Posts: 191	Re: rear shock change Cheers guys, will get the low mileage original SV shock in, then maybe save up for a GSXR front end and rear shock. Any thoughts on how much a complete GSXR front might cost? Or do I need to start hanging around bike cafes with my swiss army knife, hope no-one notices me fiddling with their forks? Ooer mrs... __________________ Pointy K3S in SuperSonicSilver, R&G bungs, Carbon Can Co slip-on SOLD TO MEMBER "Cobra"! So long old friend! I'm going all Charley Boorman on yo' ass. Can't filter or indicate any more.

19-08-09, 06:56 AM	#19
DaveP Guest Posts: n/a	Re: rear shock change Cheers for the help chaps... And badger.. i may well take you up on that off whent he time comes! Dave

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