2002 ZX636 shock in a Curvy? - SV650.org

17-05-10, 06:25 PM

hi all.

replaced my leaking rear shock (99 curvy) with a replacement stock shock of flebay.

it was a good shock but after a month or so its started leaking again.

so will a 2002 zx6 / 636 shock be a better option?

im a bit portly 13 - 14 stone and have to do a 60 mile round trip on bendy bumpy fen roads to and from work 3 times plus a week.

will it fit ? will it be better?

thanks

yorkie_chris · 17-05-10, 06:27 PM

Not done it myself. Find out spring rate, length and type of ends.

03-04 or 05-06 one works.

17-05-10, 06:51 PM

found this on the forum that may help. I'm looking at getting a 04/05 zx10 shock. http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=2011609&postcount=34

17-05-10, 06:52 PM

im looking at a b1h if that helps yorkie

looks like the one neeja put on here http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ht=zx636+shock

yorkie_chris · 17-05-10, 06:53 PM

Spring rate is not bad, length is important though. Find that out before you splash any cash.

05-06 one works OK at 335mm (stock is 337) ... anything up to about 355mm is good, 360mm is a bit much though.

Oh, did not see b1h comment first time... that is ok. 03-04 year not 02... 02 was different bike entirely

mister c · 18-05-10, 04:55 AM

I've had both a ZX6 & ZX10 shocks on & they make a heck of a difference. If you are portly at 13 stone then I'm a big fat barsteward at 15.5 stone & the difference over stock is amazing. The only problem is it then makes the front end feel a little weak.

22-05-10, 09:36 AM

well i have to change the rear shock then think about the front.

poss gsxr front end maybe.

i got this bike as a cheap run arround for my fist bike. been on the road 3 months and now starting on the slippery slope of modifing.
oh well if a jobs worth doing

yorkie_chris · 22-05-10, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stew

oh well if a jobs worth doing

If job's worth doing buy penske.

TSM · 22-05-10, 06:08 PM

they burn a hole in your pocket (cic £400/550/650 + vat ish for 0/1/2 way shocks

they are good though

good shock = good investment if you plan to keep your bike for some time
keep the old one so if the bike is ****ted you take the better one off

also for peeps that get one for a curvey then progress to another bike, in most cases they can be revalved and modded to fit most bikes and would be cheeper than buying a new one

17-05-10, 06:25 PM	#1
stew Guest Posts: n/a	2002 ZX636 shock in a Curvy? hi all. replaced my leaking rear shock (99 curvy) with a replacement stock shock of flebay. it was a good shock but after a month or so its started leaking again. so will a 2002 zx6 / 636 shock be a better option? im a bit portly 13 - 14 stone and have to do a 60 mile round trip on bendy bumpy fen roads to and from work 3 times plus a week. will it fit ? will it be better? thanks

17-05-10, 06:27 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: 2002 zx636 shock Not done it myself. Find out spring rate, length and type of ends. 03-04 or 05-06 one works. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

17-05-10, 06:51 PM	#3
Rob969 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2002 zx636 shock found this on the forum that may help. I'm looking at getting a 04/05 zx10 shock. http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=2011609&postcount=34

17-05-10, 06:52 PM	#4
stew Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2002 zx636 shock im looking at a b1h if that helps yorkie looks like the one neeja put on here http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ht=zx636+shock

17-05-10, 06:53 PM	#5
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: 2002 zx636 shock Spring rate is not bad, length is important though. Find that out before you splash any cash. 05-06 one works OK at 335mm (stock is 337) ... anything up to about 355mm is good, 360mm is a bit much though. Oh, did not see b1h comment first time... that is ok. 03-04 year not 02... 02 was different bike entirely __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat Last edited by yorkie_chris; 18-05-10 at 07:50 AM.

18-05-10, 04:55 AM	#6
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,326	Re: 2002 zx636 shock I've had both a ZX6 & ZX10 shocks on & they make a heck of a difference. If you are portly at 13 stone then I'm a big fat barsteward at 15.5 stone & the difference over stock is amazing. The only problem is it then makes the front end feel a little weak. __________________ 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

22-05-10, 09:36 AM	#7
stew Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2002 ZX636 shock in a Curvy? well i have to change the rear shock then think about the front. poss gsxr front end maybe. i got this bike as a cheap run arround for my fist bike. been on the road 3 months and now starting on the slippery slope of modifing. oh well if a jobs worth doing

22-05-10, 06:08 PM	#9
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: 2002 ZX636 shock in a Curvy? they burn a hole in your pocket (cic £400/550/650 + vat ish for 0/1/2 way shocks they are good though good shock = good investment if you plan to keep your bike for some time keep the old one so if the bike is **ted you take the better one off also for peeps that get one for a curvey then progress to another bike, in most cases they can be revalved and modded to fit most bikes and would be cheeper than buying a new one __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE:** SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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