suspension mods?

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by bigchris

An inferior solution? The correct shock from a shock manufacturer is inferior to bolting a shock on that isn't valved for the spring your putting on it from another shock?

Who says either is correct in first place? By your logic suzuki knows best.

[philbond07]

Gentlemen, gentlemen, keep your calm.

I've been looking for a way to put the rear of my K3 bike a little heigher, since the front went up considerably after installing progressive forksprings. I don't wanna mess with shorter dogbones. The 06-07 kawi shock is about 8mm longer than oem. Does anybody have an idea to how many tail-end lifting cm's this xlates?

[yorkie_chris]

No but don't worry about it, stock is 330mm, 340mm is about where you want to be.

Will the zzr1400 2009 shock fit? Looks the same....

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[mikerj]

Yes the ZZR1400 shock is the same from 2006 to 2009, but it does have quite a high spring rate as mentioned previously.

That's fine, The zzr one would be for my 19st mate..
I"m still looking for zx10 one with a red spring....

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If the new shock is longer than standard, be careful setting chain sag. It should be the same when the front sprocket, swing arm pivot and rear sprocket are in line. That means more sag when spring is extended. I have a Nitron shock which is 5mm longer, so I have to set the chain sag at least 5mm more than standard. I am sure others will be able to advise you better than I can; ask around.