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BNZ
14th September 2006, 12:13
Hi Guys,

I have a 1989 GSXR 750 in need of a new rear shock as the factory one is now a sponge. I would like some reccomendations on what path to take, as the bike does not merit a lot of financial investment. I was thinking it could possibly take the factory shock from a new 600/750/1000 from some one who was upgrading to an aftermarket shock? I havnt even looked at any prices yet but will try to this weekend...

Any thoughts or suggestions??

Cheers.

onearmedbandit
14th September 2006, 13:36
I've got my rear shock on trademe at the moment. Here is the link. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Suspension/auction-70145763.htm) I've listed the eye to eye length for someone who asked. It is in very good condition.

BNZ
14th September 2006, 14:44
I've got my rear shock on trademe at the moment. Here is the link. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Suspension/auction-70145763.htm) I've listed the eye to eye length for someone who asked. It is in very good condition.

Thanks. What else do I need to check apart from the length to ensure it will fit in my bike? Sorry to ask retard questions, but I have never really played with suspension.

onearmedbandit
14th September 2006, 14:48
Hmmm, probably need to talk to a suspension tuner or Suzuki dealership. Obviously they were not made intentially to fit an earlier model, but it might not require much to get it in there.

Shaun
15th September 2006, 00:01
Thanks. What else do I need to check apart from the length to ensure it will fit in my bike? Sorry to ask retard questions, but I have never really played with suspension.



Buy it now for $200 of him, put it in, if you like the way it feels, its good to go, if you do not like, put it back on ebay for $250, cause it is worth it, a SV rider could not go wrong with buying it

Crisis management
15th September 2006, 07:26
Listen to Shaun.....

If you get stuck fitting it / playing around PM me and I can probably help, ie I'm in the area and have a similar pre-historic bike.

Iain

onearmedbandit
15th September 2006, 09:36
Buy it now for $200 of him, put it in, if you like the way it feels, its good to go, if you do not like, put it back on ebay for $250, cause it is worth it, a SV rider could not go wrong with buying it

You mean I've under valued it Shaun!!! Actually I thought I could probably get more but want a quick sale. $200 is better than a kick in the arse.

Shaun
15th September 2006, 12:22
You mean I've under valued it Shaun!!! Actually I thought I could probably get more but want a quick sale. $200 is better than a kick in the arse.



Yea mate, that is as cheap as chips

BNZ
15th September 2006, 12:25
Yea mate, that is as cheap as chips

Shhhhh!!!!!!

onearmedbandit
15th September 2006, 12:26
LOL, don't worry BNZ you can have it for $200 (obviously) plus P&P. Let me know if you want it so I can pull it off trademe.

WINJA
16th September 2006, 17:30
Tjebe Bruin On Aucks Nth Shore Rebuilds Those Shocks , He Can Even Make A New Shaft, He Did My Stock Shock With New Seal And Valved For My Weight For $160 And It Was Better Than New

BNZ
17th September 2006, 08:39
LOL, don't worry BNZ you can have it for $200 (obviously) plus P&P. Let me know if you want it so I can pull it off trademe.

Thanks mate, its my brothers bike and I havnt paid him for it yet.... I will try and catch up with him today to confirm price so I know how much $$ i have

BNZ
9th October 2006, 20:08
Tjebe Bruin On Aucks Nth Shore Rebuilds Those Shocks , He Can Even Make A New Shaft, He Did My Stock Shock With New Seal And Valved For My Weight For $160 And It Was Better Than New

I contacted him but he is snowed under. I pulled the shock off the bike tonight so need to take it somewhere asap to get it rebuilt. Im planning on calling into Spectrum tomorrow. Any other suggestions??

WINJA
9th October 2006, 21:04
I contacted him but he is snowed under. I pulled the shock off the bike tonight so need to take it somewhere asap to get it rebuilt. Im planning on calling into Spectrum tomorrow. Any other suggestions??

HES SNOWED UNDER FOR A REASON , HES GOOD.

A GUY CALLED NORM COBB IN ELLERSLIE I THINK DOES IT AS WELL

BNZ
10th October 2006, 08:30
I am going to drop it into Spectrum later this morning. The level of service I have recieved from these guys has always been second to none :banana:

BNZ
10th October 2006, 11:19
I am going to drop it into Spectrum later this morning. The level of service I have recieved from these guys has always been second to none :banana:

Bugger - They tell me it is a sealed unit so repair is a no-go.... Time to start shopping for a replacement that will do the job.

Does anyone know the specifications of a 2006 ZX10 rear shock?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Suspension/auction-72926066.htm

Shaun
11th October 2006, 07:16
No Good mate, way different

BNZ
11th October 2006, 13:55
No Good mate, way different

Bugger, Im going to take a look at a K3 GSXR1000 rear shock tonight on offer from a very generous KBer

BNZ
11th October 2006, 21:24
Bugger, Im going to take a look at a K3 GSXR1000 rear shock tonight on offer from a very generous KBer

Bugger, the GSXR1000 shock is 335 mm long, so at full extension the spring rubs on the frame. All is not lost - I did manage to squeeze the preload up a little on the existing shock and it feels significantly firmer, however I am yet to ride it further than 100M.

The hunt continues....

special_jimmy
12th October 2006, 01:59
you can use any oil cooler shock or the water cooled ones up to 1997 (different size bikes have different spring rates but still fit)
after that ive ben told that the dimensions change.
im looking for one too if you find a good source.

BNZ
14th November 2006, 14:32
Still no joy in finding a replacement, although the bank account is pretty thin at the moment so no rush. Ive had a look on ebay and there are a good selection of later model GSXR springs. Anyone know of a bike with same dimensions as this one?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43693&d=1160436665

Length: 310mm

Dont know what the connections at the end of the springs are called? Bracket at the bottom, eyelet at the top?

BNZ
19th December 2006, 10:26
Does anyone know the length of a 2005 ZX636 shock?

such as http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Suspension/auction-81222247.htm

Squiggles
19th December 2006, 19:14
ooh, there was a guy selling a J model a while back, he had put a newer model's shock on it, the mod he had to do was to swap the huge ass standard battery for a different one (reduced the weight to!) and propped the back up a bit, he was a mechanic and said it handled awesome

here was the auction: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-77528151.htm

BNZ
20th December 2006, 06:49
ooh, there was a guy selling a J model a while back, he had put a newer model's shock on it, the mod he had to do was to swap the huge ass standard battery for a different one (reduced the weight to!) and propped the back up a bit, he was a mechanic and said it handled awesome

here was the auction: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-77528151.htm

Hmmm, interesting. I guess the 2004 GSXR shock cant be much longer, as I tried a K1 GSXR1000 shock & the extra length meant the spring pushed on the swing arm at full extension.

BNZ
20th December 2006, 16:56
Ok, does anyone have the dimensions available for a GSXR750 K1 rear shock?

I may have just been thrown a huge lifeline:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Suspension/auction-81674790.htm

BNZ
20th December 2006, 18:19
Ok, does anyone have the dimensions available for a GSXR750 K1 rear shock?

I may have just been thrown a huge lifeline:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Suspension/auction-81674790.htm

Dammit, 330mm. Same as the GSXR1000 grr

BNZ
15th February 2007, 08:28
Woohooo!! I have located a replacement shock!

$150AU + shipping

Hope it is in better nic than my current one. Super stoked! :whocares:

BNZ
27th February 2007, 11:14
WOW!! Its a new bloody bike! :rockon:

Thanks to all of those who helped me to sort this out! - The Stranger gave me a rear shock from his K3 Gixxer 1000 to try and Jim2 offered to send me a shock as well!!

Stoked :sunny: