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View Poll Results: Which shock should I go with
You've got a k5 gsxr thou shock, it won't be perfect but will be good enough 7 36.84%
You're quite heavy so you'll feel the benefit by fitting a stiffer (kwak) shock... 1 5.26%
Whatever yorkie chris suggests is the best choice... 11 57.89%
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Old 24-10-08, 11:44 PM   #111
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Im surprised the gixxer shocks dont have ride height adjustment!!!
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Old 25-10-08, 07:10 AM   #112
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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.
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Old 25-10-08, 07:13 AM   #113
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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
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Old 25-10-08, 06:23 PM   #114
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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.
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Old 26-10-08, 12:22 AM   #115
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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.
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Old 26-10-08, 10:46 AM   #116
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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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Old 26-10-08, 04:05 PM   #117
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Just sent maxton an email regarding revalving my suspension for me... will see what options they can provide.
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Old 03-11-08, 03:52 PM   #118
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Correct, same effect as this aftermarket product for GSXR's....

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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<

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Old 03-11-08, 05:00 PM   #119
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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
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Old 03-11-08, 05:18 PM   #120
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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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