GSXR 750 rear shock

no,06 and up is to short.
04/05 is same length as stock sv.
1000 is also shorter.

Not necessarily. They all have different rear damping geometry and linkage. Just because it is a larger, heavier bike doesn't mean the suspension is longer

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by cap44

Not necessarily. They all have different rear damping geometry and linkage. Just because it is a larger, heavier bike doesn't mean the suspension is longer

Knowing zadars usual quality of advice I'd hazard a guess he's looking at the shocks with a tape measure.

Generally speaking though, a gsxr shock would fit the same year model sv? I think I will just stick one in and see what happens! If it doesn't work then I'll take it out!

Originally Posted by cap44

yes, but he said it was off an 06. I've got one here and tried it and it drops the ass end by about an inch.

Does it matter if its dropped an inch? Affect the handling at all? As a shorty it wouldn't be a problem from that respect.

Is it the age that makes it shorter, or the fact that its 600/750?

Would a GSXR 1000 K8 shock be a worthy swap?

Originally Posted by cap44

it drops the ass end by about an inch.

Would Jack Up kits (suspension links) not solve this?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Knowing zadars usual quality of advice I'd hazard a guess he's looking at the shocks with a tape measure.

+ 1

Originally Posted by Miles

Does it matter if its dropped an inch? Affect the handling at all? As a shorty it wouldn't be a problem from that respect.

As long as you lower the front to balance it all out mate you should be fine.

Cheers Dave.

I looked at dropping the front before, but the marks left on the fork stations, that show how far the fork has compressed, were nearly at the top!

I only ask about the later ones as I've found a very low miles K8 one but dont want to buy a lemon. If I'm going to buy a jack up kit I may as well try and find a low miles K4/5 one and spend a few more quid.

Originally Posted by Miles

Does it matter if its dropped an inch? Affect the handling at all? As a shorty it wouldn't be a problem from that respect.

yes it does.your swingarm will be at different angle.you can use different length linkage to bring it back but you also changing the way ratio works.you changed starting point of linkage which changes progression.you already have progressive stock.
it is best to use shock that is same as stock.it is also best to use shock length to change ride height,not links.

Cheers mate. I'll keep an eye out for an earlier one then.

[graham04]

In case anyone is interested, GSXR shock on ebay Item number: 190244904896.

Graham