GSXR600 K2-3 shock - suitable for a pointy SV?

hello
has anyone ever tried fitting a gsxr 600 k2-k3 rear shock to an pointy sv. just wondering what it would be like for racing if they fit at all
many thanks
ross

K4-5 GSXR 600 is tried and tested buddy, dunno bout the K2-3 though. Stick with the K4-5 as the spring rate and shock length will be better.

Keep your eye on eBay and you can get one for £30.

Some people will say to get an aftermarket shock that's built for the SV, abd while this is an excellent choice and you'll get the best results, it'll set you back a pretty penny. Best value for money is the gixer shock.

HTH

[Paul the 6th]

yep got a k5 gixxer shock sat waiting to go in my bike... can't comment on the quality/fitting process but I picked mine up for £40 with approx 1000 miles usage... (apparently)

Just fitted a K2 shock. It is exactly the right length but the reservoir sticks into the battery box so I cut it away at the front and packed it underneath to lift the battery. Also a bit of messing with the rubber sheet that keeps water out of that area. Have only ridden it about 20 miles but it feels much more plush than the old one. For risks associated with this change see thread on broken studs!

Would a k4-5 gsxr thou shock fit the same, but be slightly beefier?

Never mind, think I worked it out. The 600 seems to actually be the hardest.

Nope. K4/5 600 is softer than the K5 thou, however the though can be adjusted to give the correct settings. If your 13/14 stone up get the thou as it'll give you more adjustability for your weight, if your lighter, get the 6.

Originally Posted by phil24_7

Nope. K4/5 600 is softer than the K5 thou, however the though can be adjusted to give the correct settings. If your 13/14 stone up get the thou as it'll give you more adjustability for your weight, if your lighter, get the 6.

I'm 12.5, but most of the time I have weight on the back. Either pillion or tailpack/panniers. I thought the 600 had the hardest spring though? Just different geometry from the thou made it suitable?

Below is a copy of info from SV Rider, with the shock lengths, and I spring rates:

00-03 GSXR750 325mm 400#

01-03 GSXR600 325.5mm 450#

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#

HTH

Originally Posted by phil24_7

Below is a copy of info from SV Rider, with the shock lengths, and I spring rates:

00-03 GSXR750 325mm 400#

01-03 GSXR600 325.5mm 450#

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#

HTH

That's great thanks