Guest Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Reet, don't be getting too technical with me SV650, lowered beyond standard, on custom made dogbones. Current stock shock on lowest setting to allow for maximum sag so I feel comfortable getting my feet down. Only problem with this is the suspension is very very soft. So I've read in the past the Gixxer shock fits the sv, whilst being a 'better' shock but not sure on length and weather i'd need new dogbones again.can anyone recommend anything that doesn't require to much engineering to get it in and something that doesn't hurt the wallet, it's already crying coz i've treated myself and the bike too much already! Thanks in advance guys. Quote
megawatt Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Ask on Gixxerjunkies and a SV Forum. Find out length between boltholes and diameter of outside of spring, so that it will fit the SV. Think GSXR600 shox will fit or adjust your shock so it's correct SAG and fit longer or adjustable dogbones. Remy should have hers by now??? Quote
Guest akey Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 go as a decent suzuki dealer if you can find one, gareth at redcar suzuki will know if they fit and can probably give you some good advice. Incidently its no good just looking at the length of the shock, as the valving and all the internals on the gixer shock will be set up for the dynamics and geometry of the gixer and not the SV you could end up completely destroying the handling of the SV.However for my 2 penneth worth, if you really want to get a decent ride, then change the shock for a more adjustable aftermarket one. Depending on budget I would go for Hagon - probably cheapest, then look at WP, Penske and some of the others. I have had 2 different Hagon shocks and they are great shocks for normal riding.The other option (which I would also highly recommend) is getting a suspension guy to look at the bike, as it may only need a new spring to stiffen it up enough for you and with the correct ride height. spending £100 for a couple of hours at a suspension place could well save you £100s in wasted parts and time. I had the gixer set up buy someone and it completely changed the bike, was the best money I ever spent on it. Quote
Guest Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Yh I know gareth at redcar. But I think your probably right with regards to the set up of the shock being wrong for the SV. (also quite a bit of a mod by some accounts!) With regards to the suspension set up, I agree with you, but I wouldn't have a clue where to go! I'm guessing a new spring is all it needs, there's nothing wrong with the shock itself, It just needs to be stiffer, but not gain any height from where it is now/when I sit on it!Maybe, I should try and take the spring up one more and see how I get on! Just hope it doesn't mean she's going to want to lie down for a little nap! I did do this when I went on a rode trip coz of the luggage I had on the back, needless to say theres was one point where I managed to wake her up mid nap and one where she succeed in having a sleep which resulted in my face meeting the tarmac! Hhmmm what to do! Thanks guys! Quote
megawatt Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Well, I know a lot of people have fitted GSXR600 shocks to their SVs and had no problems with em. As far as I know , it's a straight swap. They are cheap to buy on eBay and you don't have to buy a new spring or pay someone to strip your shock and fit it But that's only my opinion and I,ve only been working on, racing and modifying bikes for 35 years Here's a link;http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=113826 Quote
RicKsTa Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Many people fit gixxer shocks as said above, they are straight fit. Oddly enough I have also heard off friends that they have fitted the zx6r B1 shock (which is stupidly hard) onto their SV and its really nice to ride, isn't as stiff as it is on the ninja and fits straight on. I suppose its up to preference and how much money you have to spend.. Quote
Guest akey Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Yes the gixer shock will fit, and it probably works ok, but if that is the case then it wont sort out Ruthies problem as it will still be set so low it will sag alot. If you go down the new unit route I would still say you get more value by getting a decent aftermarket shock and getting it set up right.Ruthie, ask around local bike shops for a suspension guy, Gareth probably knows someone who could do it locally for you as well. Sorry but the one I used has moved and i cant remember his name lol. Quote
Guest Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Cheers mark, I'll send em an email. might try goin up one link this weekend and see how it goes! Quote
Chrissb6 Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 Hi ya, give these good people a call to sort out your shock. There not to far from youhttp://www.k-tech.uk.com/contact.php Quote
Guest Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 Excellent I'll bear that in mind! BUT I noticed today it ISN'T on the lowest setting as I thought, it's one up! Though I did loose a numberplate spacer e.t.c AGAIN today! Quote
mojobanana Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 I said to watch those speed bumps! At least your wing mirrors are intact............ (yes I am still going on about that) Quote
Guest Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 Think it was a pothole jo! 4th or 5th time it's happened now, i'm loosing count! Dan's put some lock nuts on though so should be ok now! fingers crossed!Oh yh! that was funny! Was chuckling to myself about that the other day! Quote
Guest Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 CobbZ in his infinite wisdom miracle moment of intelligence! Has mentioned the idea of, putting thicker oil in the shock to work the same way as it would in the forks??!!??Opinions? Quote
megawatt Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 You don't need thicker oil, you need a better shock!!! Quote
Guest akey Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Ruthie oil is one of about 10 variables for a rear shock. You may not need a new shock only a new spring or oil or a re- valve amongst other things. Lots will depend on how adjustable or rebuildable your shock is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Chrissb6 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Hi, you really need to get the spring rate right for you and the bike before you mess with the damping. I would seriously think about popping up K tec or other for some propper advice. Its not a guessing game. They might be able to offer diffrent links, spring or complete shocks to lower your bike. But for sure, don't be letting the tyres come anywhere near in contact with the frame.Be safePS. You also need to consider that, lower or adjusting the rear susspension moves the balance of the bike around also, so for sure the front forks will need adjusting too Quote
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