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    Late-model GSXR600 shock wanted

    Hi,

    The rear shock on my gsxr400 race bike is stuffed (ive had it described to me as a pogo stick, lol), and ive seen and been told that a late model gsxr600 shock will bolt straight in.

    So if anyone has a standard shock (for example one they took off a race bike to put a nice one on) lying around that they want to sell then I could be quite interested. Any k seried shock will fit apparently so the newer the better.

    Thanks

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    i've got one from a gsxr1000k3/4 sitting here that some dude hasnt paid me for in ages, do you know measurements for mounts and shock length that you need? i'll check it out for you if you want and see if it will fit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R6_kid View Post
    i've got one from a gsxr1000k3/4 sitting here that some dude hasnt paid me for in ages, do you know measurements for mounts and shock length that you need? i'll check it out for you if you want and see if it will fit.
    The internal valving and spring rate will be too firm for such a bike, shocks are not only about wiill they fit or not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My point is if it does fit there will have to be budget to rework it so that it will actually work properly in an installation that imparts a totally different leverage and motion ratio to it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Taylor View Post
    The internal valving and spring rate will be too firm for such a bike, shocks are not only about wiill they fit or not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My point is if it does fit there will have to be budget to rework it so that it will actually work properly in an installation that imparts a totally different leverage and motion ratio to it.
    Oh ok, what would be a rough estimate of cost to get the existing shock serviced?
    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by skaz View Post
    Oh ok, what would be a rough estimate of cost to get the existing shock serviced?
    Thanks
    But I had Mr Harris just service that shock before I sold it to you, it must be still okay surely ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quasievil View Post
    But I had Mr Harris just service that shock before I sold it to you, it must be still okay surely ?
    It dosent seem to have any compression damping. Robert Taylor had a look at it during a trackday at ruapuna at the end of last month. He had a bounce on the back and said it was well under damped and went to wind on some more damping but it was already on full.
    I also had a good mate of mine who knows bit about riding (2nd in 125 nats) ride the bike last weekend and his 1st comment when he got off it was that the shock felt poked.

    Im wondering if prehaps its just a bit old and tyred, especially now that you have mentioned its not long been serviced. But yea I dont know too much about them so any advice is greatly appreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by skaz View Post
    Oh ok, what would be a rough estimate of cost to get the existing shock serviced?
    Thanks
    About $250 with typical parts replacement. Note that a service is a full stripdown, thorough inspection and reassembly by people actually trained and certified for the product. There seems to be a hell of a disparity in understanding of what a ( full and proper )service actually is. Further to that when we service we stand by our work and the shock is valved and sprung according to the application.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quasievil View Post
    But I had Mr Harris just service that shock before I sold it to you, it must be still okay surely ?


    Could you contact me please Quasi just to clarify exactually what was done to that replacement shock, I fitted for you, with spring rate to suit your weight.

    I like to be able to stand beside the work I do as well

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shaun View Post
    Could you contact me please Quasi just to clarify exactually what was done to that replacement shock, I fitted for you, with spring rate to suit your weight.

    I like to be able to stand beside the work I do as well

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    Just checked my reciept Skaz, Mr Harris actualy did only adjust the spring, I must have got confused with another bike........

    If you can get hold of a 600 shock that would be awesome, so good luck hunting, I will keep an eye out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quasievil View Post
    Just checked my reciept Skaz, Mr Harris actualy did only adjust the spring, I must have got confused with another bike........

    If you can get hold of a 600 shock that would be awesome, so good luck hunting, I will keep an eye out.



    Thanks for clearing that Up Quasi.

    I just wanted it clear to one and all, that I always do what I say I will, and stand by it, when done!
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    Quote Originally Posted by skaz View Post
    Hi,

    The rear shock on my gsxr400 race bike is stuffed (ive had it described to me as a pogo stick, lol), and ive seen and been told that a late model gsxr600 shock will bolt straight in.

    So if anyone has a standard shock (for example one they took off a race bike to put a nice one on) lying around that they want to sell then I could be quite interested. Any k seried shock will fit apparently so the newer the better.

    Thanks
    We have a couple of used Ohlins shocks for 06 through 08 models, at good prices. Type 46PRXLS and 46PRXS. PM for further info. Pre-sprung and set up to suit in the appropriate length / stroke correlation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quasievil View Post
    Just checked my reciept Skaz, Mr Harris actualy did only adjust the spring, I must have got confused with another bike........

    If you can get hold of a 600 shock that would be awesome, so good luck hunting, I will keep an eye out.
    Oh ok sweet as, thanks mate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R6_kid View Post
    i've got one from a gsxr1000k3/4 sitting here that some dude hasnt paid me for in ages, do you know measurements for mounts and shock length that you need? i'll check it out for you if you want and see if it will fit.
    Hey,

    Ive talked to a few people and I think I mite look at getting it serviced/rebuilt rather than a replacement at this stage. Ill keep you in mind if that falls through though mate.
    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Taylor View Post
    We have a couple of used Ohlins shocks for 06 through 08 models, at good prices. Type 46PRXLS and 46PRXS. PM for further info. Pre-sprung and set up to suit in the appropriate length / stroke correlation.
    Cool, PM sent.
    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by skaz View Post
    I also had a good mate of mine who knows bit about riding (2nd in 125 nats) ride the bike last weekend and his 1st comment when he got off it was that the shock felt poked.
    yep, it felt like you had grabbed a kids pogo stick and cut it down to fit in the linkages to replace the shock!
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