Shock conversion
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ratbikesforever
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Shock conversion
I was wondering if anyone knows about what it takes to put a Yzf600 shock on Fzr600 ? I also have a 1998 zx9 shock sitting around any chance that it will fit on the Fzr ?
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Re: Shock conversion
Your best swaps are either the FZ1 shock or the 2006 R6. A busa shock has been made to fit as well. Anything can be made to fit. Couldn't tell you about the YZF or the zx though.
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ragedigital
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Re: Shock conversion
Find out the measurement from the bolt holes - center to center. The FZR is around 12", so that's where you need to be.
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Re: Shock conversion
YZF shock would be too long and you'd end up redoing the shock mounts on the fzr frame.
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ratbikesforever
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Re: Shock conversion
Some R6 shocks have a vertical reservoir and some are horizontal. I would think that the horizontal would be the better fit. Is this true or ?
89 FZR 600 Rat. Paid $500.00 in winter of 08
Since then: Factory Pro emulsion tubes, Factory Pro jetting
520 chain and sprockets 15/48
4.00 x 18 rear wheel
Shinko 006 tires
Kawasaki ZX9 front master cylinder and 2 line braided hoses
R6 VR
Fresh paint on bodywork and wheels
Working on R6 shock and 4 piston brakes
Still a rat but it's fun
Other rides in the stable
2000 DRZ400S 99 KDX220 99 XR100 81 PW50 81 NC50
Re: Shock conversion
Yep. The shocks that ThatKid mentioned in his post all have horizontal reservoirs.ratbikesforever wrote:Some R6 shocks have a vertical reservoir and some are horizontal. I would think that the horizontal would be the better fit. Is this true or ?
Duane...
Bike:
1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
Factory Pro Stage 1 Jetting | K&N Filter | Corbin Seat | ProTek Keyless Gas Cap | GSXR Mirrors
My Thread
Cage:
2005 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Arc AWD
THE WIKI IS YOUR FRIEND
THE SEARCH IS YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER
USE THEM!!
Bike:
1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
Factory Pro Stage 1 Jetting | K&N Filter | Corbin Seat | ProTek Keyless Gas Cap | GSXR Mirrors
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Cage:
2005 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Arc AWD
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ragedigital
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Re: Shock conversion
Looks like someone has a good HOW-TO for the contest.... [hint, hint]
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Re: Shock conversion
Easy enough, I have all the content for a yzf600r to fzr600 conversion ... in my head! 
In short...
You will need to machine the rocker arm frame mount down from 44mm width to 30mm, you will then need to reduce the inner diameter of the rocker arm frame mount so that it will take the FZR600 roller bearing.
Then you can mount an Ohlins YZF600R rear shock to the fzr600.
cheers
In short...
You will need to machine the rocker arm frame mount down from 44mm width to 30mm, you will then need to reduce the inner diameter of the rocker arm frame mount so that it will take the FZR600 roller bearing.
Then you can mount an Ohlins YZF600R rear shock to the fzr600.
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40,500+km
- V&H Powerpak, K&N Pods, Stage 3 Jets, V&H 4-1 Super Sport, BT014's, PIAA Plasma Ion H4s
- 94' Fork Lowers, 96' Rear Rim, 02' R6 Brakes, Galfer SS Lines, .95 Racetech springs, Penske 8993 rear shock
- Ceramic Headers, Thermal Coated Radiator, PLX AFR, CRG RAC Levers
2004 Volvo V70 T5M
171,000+km
- IPD Poly mounts, QBR torque mounts, IPD HD TCV, Tiva CBV, PIAA Plasma Fogs, 35/20 Tint, K&N RX-4730, EST Heat shield, MSport drilled/slotted zinc rotors, FSD + Eibachs, Simons SportSystems Catback
1999 Ford SVT Contour Black/Tan
#2658 of 2760
252,000+km
- K&N, BAT Euro Kit (-1.5"), KVR CF pads, PIAA Plasma Ion HBs/H3s, Battery reloc, BAT y-pipe, Gutted headers, lightened interior and soon to be caged
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Fizzinatorr
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Re: Shock conversion
I have the R6 shock that comes with metal for dogbones + easy instructions that I'm selling for 48.00 shipped
pm me if interested
pm me if interested
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Finished my 2000 GSXR 750 -> Link here viewtopic.php?f=68&t=3617