Has anyone fitted a CBR600 shock to a curvy? - SV650.org

mister c · 01-05-08, 08:30 AM

Just wondering as there is a Maxton shock sat in my shed off a 98 steel frame CBR600.
I wondered if anyone had tried it & what the results were

northwind · 01-05-08, 07:57 PM

I've seen some though I've never heard what's involved or how much work it is- it looks like a more or less compatible shape at least if memory serves. I'd ask Maxton- they should be able to see how similiar the parts are and tell you if it's possible to rebuild it to suit. Generally the core parts of a shock are shared across many models.

mister c · 01-05-08, 09:33 PM

Cheers mate, I'll give them a call tomorrow

04-05-08, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mister c

Just wondering as there is a Maxton shock sat in my shed off a 98 steel frame CBR600.
I wondered if anyone had tried it & what the results were

If you can't make it fit I might well be interested in buying it off you for my 98 steel framed CBR600 trackbike. I already have a Maxton but it needs a rebuild

mister c · 04-05-08, 05:39 PM

I'll be honest Lozzo, it's my son's. I was going to steal it off him without him knowing

But if he needs it for his steely then I would have to give it him back

mister c · 07-05-08, 09:51 AM

Had a reply back from Maxton today And it reads:-
"It would be quite expensive to modify the CBR unit to suit the SV - probably about £300.00 to £350.00 + V.A.T?
It is quite a different unit.

Best regards

Richard"
Don't think I will bother then

01-05-08, 08:30 AM	#1
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,317	Has anyone fitted a CBR600 shock to a curvy? Just wondering as there is a Maxton shock sat in my shed off a 98 steel frame CBR600. I wondered if anyone had tried it & what the results were __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

01-05-08, 07:57 PM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Re: Has anyone fitted a cbr600 shock to a curvey I've seen some though I've never heard what's involved or how much work it is- it looks like a more or less compatible shape at least if memory serves. I'd ask Maxton- they should be able to see how similiar the parts are and tell you if it's possible to rebuild it to suit. Generally the core parts of a shock are shared across many models. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

01-05-08, 09:33 PM	#3
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,317	Re: Has anyone fitted a cbr600 shock to a curvey Cheers mate, I'll give them a call tomorrow __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

04-05-08, 05:39 PM	#5
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,317	Re: Has anyone fitted a CBR600 shock to a curvy? I'll be honest Lozzo, it's my son's. I was going to steal it off him without him knowing But if he needs it for his steely then I would have to give it him back __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

07-05-08, 09:51 AM	#6
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,317	Re: Has anyone fitted a CBR600 shock to a curvy? Had a reply back from Maxton today And it reads:- "It would be quite expensive to modify the CBR unit to suit the SV - probably about £300.00 to £350.00 + V.A.T? It is quite a different unit. Best regards Richard" Don't think I will bother then __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

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