compatible shocks

Before i get flamed i've already used the search function

Which shocks are compatible with the curvy sv ?

636 B1H
SRAD 600/750 - which years this fit ? or this one ?
GSXR 1000 ? this one ?
GSXR 600/750 ? This fit ?
Busa - Which Years

I'm after upgrading and have a few lined up but am unsure which will fit.

Cheers

I presume you are after 'stiffer' rear? if so the only ones that will do you any good are the - 636 and the ZX10R ones. The 636 is a coupla mm longer, so will raise the rear that little bit more than teh ZX10R.

The GSXR's have softer springs.

I have a B1 shock in my trackbike and shorter dogbones, you might want to consider them too.

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636 B1H YES
SRAD 600/750 YES
GSXR 1000 NO
GSXR 600/750 NO

Ok, lets give you a background.

I know bugger all about shocks hence the mass of questions recently.

The back end of my bike feels very unstble in corners and doesn't feel planted. I get so far down in a bend and then have to raise back up as the rear feels too unstable. It's the damping seems to be the biggest problem.

The ride height isn't a problem as i can flat foot both sides and bend my knees at the minute. Dog bonnes are easily available so i'm not worried about that.

I Weight 10.5 stone and take a pillion once or twice a week at most. I don't ride near my limits with a pillion so i'm happy to sacrifice the two setup for a better solo ride.

I've been told i may be better with the SRAD given my weight and riding style.

Any comments more than welcome

[Biker Biggles]

Kwak shocks tend to be quite hard,especially for your wieght,so SRAD ones may be better.Trouble is they are all really old now so getting a good one may be tricky.Is your existing shock too soft or just knackered?Have you checked your linkages and swingarm bearings for wear?Most important---Have you uprated your foek springs,as I find that having a good front end is more important than the rear.

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Kwak shocks tend to be quite hard,especially for your wieght,so SRAD ones may be better.Trouble is they are all really old now so getting a good one may be tricky.Is your existing shock too soft or just knackered?Have you checked your linkages and swingarm bearings for wear?Most important---Have you uprated your foek springs,as I find that having a good front end is more important than the rear.

Current shock got little or no damping left in it.

Linkages etc are all fine

Forks springs should be coming for my bday depending how much i get.

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

The 636 is a coupla mm longer, so will raise the rear that little bit more than teh ZX10R.

Have to disagee, 636 shock is a couple of mm shorter than the SV standard shock eye to eye.

Originally Posted by Jase22

Have to disagee, 636 shock is a couple of mm shorter than the SV standard shock eye to eye.

Not according to this list (see below) both the ZX636 and the ZX10 shocks are (slightly) longer than stock SV.

Stormspiel - this list is great (I used it and decided on a 636 shock!), they all fit the SV, make your own choice on the spring rate and length.

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The spring rate list copyright Lukemillar (or he posted it in my thread)

YEAR MOTORCYCLE LENGTH SPRING
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00-03 GSXR750 325mm 400#

01-03 GSXR600 325.5mm 325#

01-02 GSXR1000 329.5mm 430#

03-04 SV650 330mm 430# <<<==== stock 2nd gen...05 should be the same

99-03 GSXR1300(Busa) 330mm 700#

04 GSXR750 332.5mm 408#

04 GSXR600 332.5mm 425#

03-04 GSXR1000 332.5mm 480#

99-02 SV650 337mm 510# <<<====stock 1st gen

04 ZX10R 338mm 540#

03-04 ZX6R(636) 340mm 540# *corrected by e lo...thanks!

96-99 GSXR750 345mm 375#

97-00 GSXR600 375mm 375#

05 GSX-R 1000 332.5mm 450# <<<===added by me...spring rate from racetech.com, length from ohlins.com

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I got 636 shock at 334 not 340. Doesn't make a huge difference though 6mm.

I'd recommend that shorter dog bones are fitted anyway as my hugger fouls my undertray.

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Originally Posted by Jase22

I got 636 shock at 334 not 340. Doesn't make a huge difference though 6mm.

I'd recommend that shorter dog bones are fitted anyway as my hugger fouls my undertray.

are you sure its a 635 or just a ZX6 A1P shock??