the shocking truth about shock absorbers... (noob questions as asked by myself) - Page 12 - SV650.org

24-10-08, 11:44 PM

Im surprised the gixxer shocks dont have ride height adjustment!!!

25-10-08, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by zadar

that does not look like 05 but 06/07 which is totally different.

I have a GSXR K5 shock in my bike, it is different to that one.

25-10-08, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Luckypants

To be fair, Maxton would probably say 'use our shock' cos they make them, but Richard has been very helpful about the Viffer and would no doubt be very informative. Maxton will be getting some hard earned from me this winter.

Maxton will be getting my CBR shock for a complete rebuild this winter

25-10-08, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Im surprised the gixxer shocks dont have ride height adjustment!!!

they don't need it.on gsxr you can use spacers to get different ride height.

yorkie_chris · 26-10-08, 12:22 AM

Yarp they're sort of top mounted, another U shaped piece with a bit nut on top so you can play with that. Exactly same as ride height adjuster on ohlins or whatever just on t'other end of shock.

26-10-08, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Yarp they're sort of top mounted, another U shaped piece with a bit nut on top so you can play with that. Exactly same as ride height adjuster on ohlins or whatever just on t'other end of shock.

Correct, same effect as this aftermarket product for GSXR's....

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yorkie_chris · 26-10-08, 04:05 PM

Just sent maxton an email regarding revalving my suspension for me... will see what options they can provide.

03-11-08, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

Correct, same effect as this aftermarket product for GSXR's....

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sry for late reply been on hols

hmmmmmm would this correct the 10mm difference from stock or do i need to buy a k5 gsxr shock?
as i am not a little disappointed now as i was informed it was same as k5<

thanks

phil

yorkie_chris · 03-11-08, 05:00 PM

What? No you can't use that adjusment on the SV ...the mount is welded to the back of frame, not bolted in like the GSXR.

You can use dogbones to raise rear a bit

03-11-08, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

What? No you can't use that adjusment on the SV ...the mount is welded to the back of frame, not bolted in like the GSXR.

You can use dogbones to raise rear a bit

thats what i thouhgt getting shorter dog bones will raiise it back up too 10mm

but zadar says it wouldnt still compensate the shock being smaller

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24-10-08, 11:44 PM	#111
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: the shocking truth about shock absorbers... (noob questions as asked by myself) Im surprised the gixxer shocks dont have ride height adjustment!!!

26-10-08, 12:22 AM	#115
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: the shocking truth about shock absorbers... (noob questions as asked by myself) Yarp they're sort of top mounted, another U shaped piece with a bit nut on top so you can play with that. Exactly same as ride height adjuster on ohlins or whatever just on t'other end of shock. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

26-10-08, 04:05 PM	#117
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: the shocking truth about shock absorbers... (noob questions as asked by myself) Just sent maxton an email regarding revalving my suspension for me... will see what options they can provide. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

03-11-08, 05:00 PM	#119
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: the shocking truth about shock absorbers... (noob questions as asked by myself) What? No you can't use that adjusment on the SV ...the mount is welded to the back of frame, not bolted in like the GSXR. You can use dogbones to raise rear a bit __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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