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29-07-10, 06:01 PM

Just found the number for the nut and bolt i need to fit it and ordered them from wemoto. for anyone who need them its Bolt: 92153-0663 and Nut: 92210-1139 thanks to Mr Speirs who posted it in another thread.

Mr Speirs · 29-07-10, 06:05 PM

No worries.

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwel1992

cheers, i could do with a harder shock (and for the pointy that is exactly sprung for my weight

)

You want a GSXR shock rather than a Kwak shock then. Pointys have a significantly softer shock to the curvy.

Biker Biggles · 29-07-10, 06:09 PM

And a different length.

29-07-10, 06:39 PM

got a gsxr shock, for a pointy i need a 10kg/mm spring the zx10 has that (im 16.5 stone) its also longer than the shock i have now and loner than stock by 8mm giving a 16mm rise over stock (1:2 linkage ratio)

andrewsmith · 29-07-10, 06:47 PM

Cheers Mr spiers need tht info too.

Another Q: how hard was the swap to do?

Mr Speirs · 29-07-10, 07:03 PM

Its a bit daunting but not very difficult. The swap is easy its just modifying it to fit that's difficult. What I did, everyone has differing ways of doing it though.

You need to get gain some slack on the + and - cables which attach to the battery.

Remove the tank hinge which also holds the battery in place. There is a section that rest against the battery, you need to hacksaw that part off and you can bend the remaining parts up and out the way flush to the tank hinge.

You will need to cut a playing card size hole in the battery box so the resivour of the shock doesn't foul. Once you have the shock roughly in place you can see where to cut.

Remove the fuse box and relays from the tray. You will not need the tray the fuse box and relay need to remain loose.

What remains of the battery box needs to then be built up with foam (or something else suitable) far enough to just clear the resivour too far and you will have clearance with the battery issues.

The battery will then tip 90 degrees, its tight but the battery will wedge down in the sub-frame and be supported by the foam.

And that's it. Install the shock and reassemble. Oh and when installing the bottom shock bolt it will need to be inserted from the opposite side the standard shock bolt. This is because the dog bones are closer on one side than the other.

I think ive remembered everything.

I've done two this way now...getting quite quick at it

andrewsmith · 29-07-10, 07:44 PM

so quite a bit butchering under the seat
still going to get the shock nd do a mock up/ trial run to see what has to be done

29-07-10, 07:46 PM

or you could stick the battery under the pilion seat but thats even more fabrication

andrewsmith · 29-07-10, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwel1992

or you could stick the battery under the pilion seat but thats even more fabrication

and i use me pillion seat space.

Am v dubious about tipping a lead acid battery on it side

Mr Speirs · 29-07-10, 07:51 PM

They are sealed, its absolutely not an issue. My ducati has it's battery fitted on its side as standard.

29-07-10, 06:01 PM	#21
Rob969 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed. Just found the number for the nut and bolt i need to fit it and ordered them from wemoto. for anyone who need them its Bolt: 92153-0663 and Nut: 92210-1139 thanks to Mr Speirs who posted it in another thread.

29-07-10, 06:09 PM	#23
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed. And a different length. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

29-07-10, 06:39 PM	#24
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed. got a gsxr shock, for a pointy i need a 10kg/mm spring the zx10 has that (im 16.5 stone) its also longer than the shock i have now and loner than stock by 8mm giving a 16mm rise over stock (1:2 linkage ratio)

29-07-10, 06:47 PM	#25
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed. Cheers Mr spiers need tht info too. Another Q: how hard was the swap to do? __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

29-07-10, 07:03 PM	#26
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed. Its a bit daunting but not very difficult. The swap is easy its just modifying it to fit that's difficult. What I did, everyone has differing ways of doing it though. You need to get gain some slack on the + and - cables which attach to the battery. Remove the tank hinge which also holds the battery in place. There is a section that rest against the battery, you need to hacksaw that part off and you can bend the remaining parts up and out the way flush to the tank hinge. You will need to cut a playing card size hole in the battery box so the resivour of the shock doesn't foul. Once you have the shock roughly in place you can see where to cut. Remove the fuse box and relays from the tray. You will not need the tray the fuse box and relay need to remain loose. What remains of the battery box needs to then be built up with foam (or something else suitable) far enough to just clear the resivour too far and you will have clearance with the battery issues. The battery will then tip 90 degrees, its tight but the battery will wedge down in the sub-frame and be supported by the foam. And that's it. Install the shock and reassemble. Oh and when installing the bottom shock bolt it will need to be inserted from the opposite side the standard shock bolt. This is because the dog bones are closer on one side than the other. I think ive remembered everything. I've done two this way now...getting quite quick at it __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f*king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower. Last edited by Mr Speirs; 29-07-10 at 07:06 PM.*

29-07-10, 07:44 PM	#27
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed. so quite a bit butchering under the seat still going to get the shock nd do a mock up/ trial run to see what has to be done __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

29-07-10, 07:46 PM	#28
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed. or you could stick the battery under the pilion seat but thats even more fabrication

29-07-10, 07:51 PM	#30
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed. They are sealed, its absolutely not an issue. My ducati has it's battery fitted on its side as standard. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

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