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what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:20 pm
by apsolus
i am in a bit of a pickle. ok here goes, i am in the process, a very lengthy process, of installing a 1990 fzr 1000 complete rear end on my 1988 model fzr 1000. it has been a pretty easy time so far. i only had to machine a spacer to re use the small pivot bolt. anyway the shock cant clear the frame until i move the hose to the remote resevior out of the way, which means i have to break that line, which also means all the nitrogen will leak out. so i figured why not just get the thing rebuilt while im at it. so i took it to the speed shop and im told it cant be rebuilt and there is a problem with the valve you would normally refill the fluid, so i cant recharge it either, NICE.
but but but, he has a friend that will sell me either a stock factory yzf 1000 shock for 200 bucks, or the kicker, a FOX shock for 400 bucks. what say you guys? im not extremely serious about dragging a knee with this bike or anything, in fact its becouse of trying i wrecked it in the first place. wish i could show you guys pics but lets just say they are both in excellent condition.
Re: what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:26 pm
by cad600
I'm sending you a PM on this.
Re: what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:09 pm
by apsolus
here are some pics of what im talking about
Re: what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:28 am
by taggy
just curious, what is the length of the shock from hole to hole? i've got a list of some shocks and lengths with their spring rates saved somewhere, might be able to find one that will fit as an alternative?
Re: what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:04 pm
by apsolus
i gotta find my tape measure ill post later
Re: what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:30 pm
by apsolus
seems to be around 345ish, im not being exact here. thanks man
Re: what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:42 pm
by thatkid
I duno if this will help you but,
http://www.fzronline.com/wiki/doku.php? ... ck_lengths incase you missed it
Re: what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:34 am
by taggy
this is what i have, don't know about the spring rate on yours but looks like gsxr 750 '96-'99 might be worth a look!
YEAR MOTORCYCLE LENGTH SPRING
===== ========= ===== =====
00-03 GSXR750 325mm 400#
01-03 GSXR600 325.5mm 450# *corrected by TWF...thanks!
01-02 GSXR1000 329.5mm 430#
03-04 SV650 330mm 430# <== stock 2nd gen...05 should be the same
99-03 GSXR1300(Busa) 330mm 700#
04 GSXR750 332.5mm 408#
04 GSXR600 332.5mm 425#
03-04 GSXR1000 332.5mm 480#
99-02 SV650 337mm 510# <<<====stock 1st gen
04 ZX10R 338mm 540#
03-04 ZX6R(636) 340mm 540# *corrected by e lo...thanks!
96-99 GSXR750 345mm 375#
97-00 GSXR600 375mm 375#
05 GSX-R 1000 332.5mm 450# <<<===added by me...spring rate from racetech.com, length from ohlins.com
Re: what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:30 am
by McFizzer
nice find taggy!
Re: what shock is the right shock for me?
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:53 pm
by apsolus
awesome help guys. i think me and cad600 are gonna deal. he has a fox shock and a rebuild he is gonna throw in for a real nice price. you guys are great thanks for your help! only things left are to take some more measurements and that will tell me if his shock will work for me or not. i will update soon
