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22-05-05, 04:27 PM
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What shock?
OK, I have a 99 Curvy SV but what is the best shock to upgrade it to without modification? Ideally, something that will bolt straight on. If there are any slights mods, what are they and how easy are they? I'll also be doing the front springs and adding pre-load adjusters on them.
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22-05-05, 04:30 PM
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I went with the 99 750 SRAD shock, £12 for a minter on Ebay, just had to trim a little off the battery box but defo worth it.
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22-05-05, 04:48 PM
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Best shock without modification? Ohlins
 Best Value would be a Hagon, between those 2 there are loads of options. |
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22-05-05, 06:22 PM
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Hum, people who've tried the Pemnske always rate it higher than the Ohlins... But that's not to say the Ohlins isn't ace. Wigan seemed very pleased with the Hagon as well, but personally it always seemed like too much money for not enough result...
The actual mods needed for the 636 or SRAD shocks are pretty minimal, and that'll work out about a fifth the cost of any full on replacement. Not as good though.
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23-05-05, 11:31 AM
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about shock
I installed a WP and it's very cool (520 euros)
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23-05-05, 11:41 AM
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I had Ohlins on my SV and it was excellent, got a WP on the GSXR, which I prefer. Both around the same price fopr equivelent models. K-Tech and Hagon are supposed to be good value.
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25-05-05, 10:42 AM
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What about swapping for a Suzuki or 636 Shock? I hear that the GSXR SRAD or a 636 would be more or less a straight swap. Is this true and are there any other shocks I can look for?
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25-05-05, 10:46 AM
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25-05-05, 10:50 AM
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hayabusa shock also fits, spring needs changing though, unless your a 16-18 stone heffer
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25-05-05, 10:54 AM
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