Which GSXR shock suits K8?

[mikerj]

I have a ZZR1400 shock on mine, spring rate seems pretty well matched to my (admittedly ample) frame and no cutting needed (you do need to remove the plastic shield in front of the battery box though). That said I couldn't find any details on the actuial spring rate, but from the number of turns and wire diameter it's somewhat lower than a ZX10R shock.

cheers for all the advice fellas looks like there are a few options about will delv deeper and post upgrades when done

[yorkie_chris]

How much you weigh?

sukiridr did you get a rear shock? which one did you get and how much do you weigh if you dont mind me asking?

Just fitted a k5 gsxr1000 rear shock to my sk9 all I need was a gsxr1000 bottom shock bolt and nut cost £6 from George whites and some thread lock reused old nuts only a little cutting needed of the battery tray. I got a new smaller battery £32 so does not touch seat. You can use cut out plastic to remake tray to stop battery hitting shock.

do we know of any shocks bar the expensive ohlins etc which do not require the battery box to be cut?

[mikerj]

Originally Posted by badsaboy

do we know of any shocks bar the expensive ohlins etc which do not require the battery box to be cut?

On a pointy the ZZR14 and 06-07 ZX10R shocks simply need a small plastic part unscrewed from the toolbox/battery box to fit. Completely reversible if for some odd reason you wanted to fit the original etc. ZZR shock will probably have too high a spring rate unless you have a pie retention problem

Sadly you don't find many ZX10R shocks (of the right year) going cheap on eBay etc.

i got a 07 zx10 shock as i was fed up with the suspension on the sv.
Came with the rest of the bike still attached!!

Cheers Mike
I proberly weigh 200-210 with kit. would the zx10r suit my weight?