[sono02s]

Sorry if this is redundant, but I've only seen strings for 636, ZX10, Busa or GSXR 600 rear shocks... Anyone tried installing a Gixer1000? I'm 190 without gear...

 

[cirsory]

yes it fits. i have an 03-04 gsxr 1000 on mine.

 

[doublet74]

I have a 1000 on mine fits but you need new dogbones to bring back to stock height. And you need to cut the battery box.

 

[sono02s]

I have a 1000 on mine fits but you need new dogbones to bring back to stock height. And you need to cut the battery box.

Do I need to get SV dogbones or Gixer ones? How much does it need to raise up?

 

[doublet74]

Not sure if your bike and mine are the same cause yours is an '02 and mine is an '07 . But I needed 1" raising links look on E-Bay. You will also need the bottom shock bolt from a hayabusa. Look for that at any OEM dealer.

 

[sono02s]

Not sure if your bike and mine are the same cause yours is an '02 and mine is an '07 . But I needed 1" raising links look on E-Bay. You will also need the bottom shock bolt from a hayabusa. Look for that at any OEM dealer.

Not sure if you noticed, but this is a 1G thread...

Anyway, just picked up some dogbones from GMslave and will be getting a brand new Gixr 1K shock for $40 off CList... I'll probably do the mod in a couple weeks and post some pics if anyone is interested...

 

[doublet74]

Sorry confused by the 1G 650S MY BAD

 

[RichDesmond]

Sorry if this is redundant, but I've only seen strings for 636, ZX10, Busa or GSXR 600 rear shocks... Anyone tried installing a Gixer1000? I'm 190 without gear...

It's too soft and too short for a first gen. Really, there are no good OEM shock swaps for them. The ZX shocks are the best of a bad lot.

 

[sono02s]

It's too soft and too short for a first gen. Really, there are no good OEM shock swaps for them. The ZX shocks are the best of a bad lot.

I thought the GSXR1000 shock was firmer than the OEM 650SVS shock? I couldn't find the ZX's for a decent price on CL, so for a total out of pocket of $50 for the shock and custom fab'd dogbones, isn't this mod a better choice than stock? Of course I'd rather have a Penske, Elka, Ohlin, etc.... But in these times I can't justify it... And I don't race.

So the question remains, for my cost, is this mod worth the headache and time for better city and backroad carving? Or should I just leave the stocker in and shutup?

 

[nille]

A GSXR 1000 shock will not fit a GEN I SV
because of the bigger spring diameter!

 

[silversx80]

Gen 1s have a higher springrate than the gen 2s. You might be able to find a used Fox shock for a pretty cheap price.

 

[sono02s]

Wow... Just got the shock and the thing is HUGE. Anyone following this thread want to buy this thing? 112 miles on it for $40 plus shipping? Anyone want to hook me up with a ZX10?