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Excuse what is probably a repetative question but how easy is it to fit the GSXR shock?
Is it a straight swap or is a little modification required? And is it actually worth doing? |
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Slight modification is required - the battery box will need cutting back, but not by too much. You'll also need a new nut and bolt for attaching the bottom of the shock to the dogbones.
I thought it was an excellent mod, worthwhile doing. Look into sorting the front out first however, if you've not already done so. |
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I think the 600 shock is a little too soft to make it worth it. It's got about the same spring rate as the SV shock, though it has more adjustment and is rebuildable.
I have a feeling it's a different length as well, though can't remember by how much and which direction. |
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I'd be surprised if the spring rate is softer, at least by any significant amount anyway, given that it's designed for a similar bike. A shock with damping that actually works will make up for this anyway. |
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