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Old 09-09-09, 07:24 AM   #1
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Smile Rear shock for curvy?

Hi guys,

will this shock fit my curvy SV?

Seen a few ZX10R shocks on fleabay too! do they fit the SV?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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Old 09-09-09, 08:09 AM   #2
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Default Re: Rear shock for curvy?

The one you have linked is a GSXR shock and the spring rate is softer than the standard curvy.

ZX10r shock do fit as long as it isn't the 08 one.
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Old 09-09-09, 08:10 AM   #3
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check out this thread http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=138682 and http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=137793

its talks about ZX10R/ZX6R shocks and has helpful links to other threads on this.

its a good read

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Old 09-09-09, 08:14 AM   #4
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ZX10r shock do fit as long as it isn't the 08 one.


please explain
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please explain
I think I know what he means! Just been on fleabay looking at ZX10R shocks and saw one off an 08 bike and the top mounting is different from earlier models!
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Old 09-09-09, 08:25 AM   #6
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I had a Zx6 rear on mine, then fitted a ZX10R. Makes one heck of a difference. Gixxer ones normally go on pointies.
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I think I know what he means! Just been on fleabay looking at ZX10R shocks and saw one off an 08 bike and the top mounting is different from earlier models!
you can take that top mounting off, its just a bolt holding it in. I'm sure someone here can confirm that
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I had a Zx6 rear on mine, then fitted a ZX10R. Makes one heck of a difference. Gixxer ones normally go on pointies.
Thanks for that!

Will a ZX10R shock be ok for my svelt 14 stone frame?
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Thanks for that!

Will a ZX10R shock be ok for my svelt 14 stone frame?
it does depend on the year of the shock as each year has a different spring rate. Here is a chart by CheGuevara


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Old 09-09-09, 08:39 AM   #10
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ZX10r shock do fit as long as it isn't the 08 one.
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please explain
08 ZX10R shock spring is softer than standard curvy according to those that have fitted one and is in fact too soft by their experience. Documented on this forum....
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