'95 Katana Shock

500F-Rider · September 18, 2006, 08:25:12 PM

Anyone know if a '95 Katana 600 shock will fit a '04 GS500F. I've seen that a'96 shock will fit from other postings on here but i don't want to spend the cash to find out that just one year does make a difference. I would assume that they would be the same but better safe than sorry i suppose

Much thanks in advance

annguyen1981 · September 18, 2006, 08:35:39 PM

I'm looking for a kat shock as well, and my findings tell me that a '95 shock will work.

And welcome!

domas · September 18, 2006, 10:49:39 PM

Yes it should fit.

Buy it. I love it

500F-Rider · September 19, 2006, 04:45:05 AM

domas... where/how did you mount the adjustment reservoir for the '01 Kat Shock? I think i may be able to procure one of those instead of the '95..Unless anyone has better ideas otherwise

500F-Rider · September 19, 2006, 09:03:16 AM

the '01 Kat Shock was for a Katana 750 so strike that last...unless a Kat 750 shock will fit as well

annguyen1981 · September 19, 2006, 09:48:13 AM

Quote from: 500F-Rider on September 19, 2006, 09:03:16 AM
the '01 Kat Shock was for a Katana 750 so strike that last...unless a Kat 750 shock will fit as well

According to Alpha, that '01 that you see on Ebay (right?) will work. You just have to figure out a spot to mount that resevoir.

flyingbeagle71 · September 19, 2006, 11:16:53 AM

Quote from: annguyen1981 on September 19, 2006, 09:48:13 AM
Quote from: 500F-Rider on September 19, 2006, 09:03:16 AM
the '01 Kat Shock was for a Katana 750 so strike that last...unless a Kat 750 shock will fit as well

According to Alpha, that '01 that you see on Ebay (right?) will work. You just have to figure out a spot to mount that resevoir.

Don't you have to grind the linkage if you use a Kat 750 shock?

500F-Rider · September 19, 2006, 02:26:18 PM

Any suggestions on Reservior mounting.. Don't think too many people on here have tried it yet. I could be breaking new ground

...Or do you suggest going with a non-reservoir system like that on a gsxr 600

domas · September 19, 2006, 10:53:00 PM

Quote from: 500F-Rider on September 19, 2006, 04:45:05 AM
domas... where/how did you mount the adjustment reservoir for the '01 Kat Shock? I think i may be able to procure one of those instead of the '95..Unless anyone has better ideas otherwise

My katana shock ('01) doesn't have a remote reservoir. It looks almost the same as GS shock only more heavy duty and with rebound adjuster under the top hole. I just bolted it in place no other modifications what so ever.

500F-Rider · September 20, 2006, 09:29:48 AM

Lost the for the 750 shcck bid on Ebay to an ass-hat sniper

. looks like i'm still in the market for a 600 shock then. Will the chain need tightened if i put a new shock on my bike? I've never had to tighten a motorcycle chain before so if it is gonna need it i'm gonna need some expertise on the subject.

annguyen1981 · September 20, 2006, 11:54:08 AM

Quote from: 500F-Rider on September 20, 2006, 09:29:48 AM
Lost the for the 750 shcck bid on Ebay to an ass-hat sniper . looks like i'm still in the market for a 600 shock then. Will the chain need tightened if i put a new shock on my bike? I've never had to tighten a motorcycle chain before so if it is gonna need it i'm gonna need some expertise on the subject.

Exact thing happened to me last week when I was bidding (and winning) on a kat shock

Chuck · September 22, 2006, 10:15:35 AM

Quote from: 500F-Rider on September 20, 2006, 09:29:48 AM
Lost the for the 750 shcck bid on Ebay to an ass-hat sniper . looks like i'm still in the market for a 600 shock then. Will the chain need tightened if i put a new shock on my bike? I've never had to tighten a motorcycle chain before so if it is gonna need it i'm gonna need some expertise on the subject.

I can't think of how you'd change the shock without removing the rear wheel. So it looks like you'll be addressing adjusting the chain anyway. You don't need expertise, just follow the steps.

annguyen1981 · September 22, 2006, 08:00:08 PM

Quote from: Chuck on September 22, 2006, 10:15:35 AM
I can't think of how you'd change the shock without removing the rear wheel. So it looks like you'll be addressing adjusting the chain anyway. You don't need expertise, just follow the steps.

According to some people on the forum, all you do is unbolt the stock shock and put the new on in. No need to remove the rear rim.

Egaeus · September 23, 2006, 09:43:59 AM

I'm an asshat sniper, but I didn't steal your shock. Sniping is part of ebay. Until they start an automatic auction extension after a bid is placed (like 5 minutes or something), you'll have to live with it. If you don't want to snipe, then put in the maximum amount that you're willing to pay, no matter what, and if you get sniped, then it's because they were willing to pay more, and not because you were too cheap to put in a higher bid than $1 over current.

Chuck · September 23, 2006, 10:45:49 AM

Quote from: The Post Whore on September 22, 2006, 08:00:08 PM
According to some people on the forum, all you do is unbolt the stock shock and put the new on in. No need to remove the rear rim.

Ok, I just looked, and I suppose you could reach in there and do it. I'll find out, I'll be doing mine soon.

Alphamazing · September 23, 2006, 10:47:22 AM

Quote from: Chuck on September 23, 2006, 10:45:49 AM
Quote from: The Post Whore on September 22, 2006, 08:00:08 PM
According to some people on the forum, all you do is unbolt the stock shock and put the new on in. No need to remove the rear rim.

Ok, I just looked, and I suppose you could reach in there and do it. I'll find out, I'll be doing mine soon.

It took some wiggling and a bit of finesse, but it can be done.

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