Curvy rear shock - SV650.org

05-08-09, 06:33 PM

After reading Binky's post about his rear shock, I fear that mine is foobared too!
Think it's probably wise to change it before the trackday at Cadwell.
If anyone has a decent shock for a curvy (standard or upgraded) at a reasonable price

that you want rid of, let me know.
Thanks all

Binky · 07-08-09, 11:46 AM

Have you tried ebay Paiste? Check out the cost of old SV shocks and compare to zx10/zx6 and gsxr shocks...

Maybe worth using this as an excuse to buy a newer better shock?

Mr Speirs · 07-08-09, 12:07 PM

Just so you are aware Paiste. GSXR shocks are too soft for a curvy. If you decide to upgrade the zx6/10 is the best one to go for.

Binky · 07-08-09, 12:09 PM

Quote:

I don't think there is a definitive list, but this table shows a lot of options...

Here is the latest incarnation of the shock table....

YEAR MOTORCYCLE LENGTH SPRING
===== ========= ===== =====

01-03 GSXR600 325.5mm 325#

96-99 GSXR750 345mm 375#

97-00 GSXR600 375mm 375#

00-03 GSXR750 325mm 400#

04 GSXR750 332.5mm 408#

04 GSXR600 332.5mm 425#

01-02 GSXR1000 329.5mm 430#

03-04 SV650 330mm 430# <<<==== stock 2nd gen...

05 GSX-R 1000 332.5mm 450#

03-04 GSXR1000 332.5mm 480#

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

04-07 ZX10R 338mm 540#

03-04 ZX6R(636) 340mm 540#

99-03 GSXR1300(Busa) 330mm 700#

Now from the above you can see that standard pointy shock is 330mm long and has a 430 spring. It is generally accepted that if you weigh over 11st then the standard spring is too soft and something firmer is better. So pick a chock from the table with close to correct length and close to a good spring rate for your weight.

HTH

There are loads though. Can't you get some that are stiff enough?

Mr Speirs · 07-08-09, 12:22 PM

Well there are only 3 that are stiffer which are the zx6, zx10, and then there is the Busa shock which is just silly.

You can't really go with any GSXR shock. I do believe they don't actually fit. The springs have a wider wind and causes clearance issues whilst riding. Basically the spring rubs against the swingarm as it moves up and down.

07-08-09, 02:32 PM

Thanks for that.
I'm watching a couple of shocks on ebay at the mo. One is a ZX6R (G) shock, which I'm not sure of the age/ spring rating etc. The other is a ZX636 2005 shock which I think is listed in the above.
I'm sure this has been answered a hundred times, but don't I have to buy different bolts to fit the shock too?

mister c · 07-08-09, 02:40 PM

You have pm

Mr Speirs · 07-08-09, 02:42 PM

yeah just the bottom bolt.

05-08-09, 06:33 PM	#1
paiste Guest Posts: n/a	Curvy rear shock After reading Binky's post about his rear shock, I fear that mine is foobared too! Think it's probably wise to change it before the trackday at Cadwell. If anyone has a decent shock for a curvy (standard or upgraded) at a reasonable price that you want rid of, let me know. Thanks all

07-08-09, 11:46 AM	#2
Binky Emily Howard rides an SV Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,681	Re: Curvy rear shock Have you tried ebay Paiste? Check out the cost of old SV shocks and compare to zx10/zx6 and gsxr shocks... Maybe worth using this as an excuse to buy a newer better shock? __________________ Wowee Zowee

07-08-09, 12:07 PM	#3
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Curvy rear shock Just so you are aware Paiste. GSXR shocks are too soft for a curvy. If you decide to upgrade the zx6/10 is the best one to go for. __________________ 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.

07-08-09, 12:22 PM	#5
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Curvy rear shock Well there are only 3 that are stiffer which are the zx6, zx10, and then there is the Busa shock which is just silly. You can't really go with any GSXR shock. I do believe they don't actually fit. The springs have a wider wind and causes clearance issues whilst riding. Basically the spring rubs against the swingarm as it moves up and down. __________________ 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.

07-08-09, 02:32 PM	#6
paiste Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy rear shock Thanks for that. I'm watching a couple of shocks on ebay at the mo. One is a ZX6R (G) shock, which I'm not sure of the age/ spring rating etc. The other is a ZX636 2005 shock which I think is listed in the above. I'm sure this has been answered a hundred times, but don't I have to buy different bolts to fit the shock too?

07-08-09, 02:40 PM	#7
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,317	Re: Curvy rear shock You have pm __________________ 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

07-08-09, 02:42 PM	#8
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Curvy rear shock yeah just the bottom bolt. __________________ 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.

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