SV650 shock question

[highnoonhunter]

I recieved my sv650 rear shock the other day. I've been thinking, (that may be bad!), so I have a question:

From what I've read the SV650 rear shock is gonna leave my bike taller in the rear, even after I redrill it, and cut the lower mount off. Could I buy the lowering links, (dogbones), and lower my bike back to stock, or near stock height after installing the SV650 shock? I wouldn't mind if it's an inch or less taller in the rear. But I don't really want to install the SV650 shock if it's gonna stick up in the rear like a dirt bike!

hnh

[The Buddha]

Drilling new bolt holes will prolly raise it 1-2 inches, especially under load. It will sink less.
In many cases ... that raising in the back, people want that cos other wise it sags like an old lady ... If you're not heavy enough to feel the stock POS belongs in the trash, yes you prolly dont need a SV/Kat/GSXR etc etc shock.
Cool.
Buddha.

[ben2go]

I recieved my sv650 rear shock the other day. I've been thinking, (that may be bad!), so I have a question:

From what I've read the SV650 rear shock is gonna leave my bike taller in the rear, even after I redrill it, and cut the lower mount off. Could I buy the lowering links, (dogbones), and lower my bike back to stock, or near stock height after installing the SV650 shock? I wouldn't mind if it's an inch or less taller in the rear. But I don't really want to install the SV650 shock if it's gonna stick up in the rear like a dirt bike!

hnh

Redrilling the shock will bring it about 1/2 higher than stock.Yes you can use lowering links to bring it down a little further.Shortening the distance between the shock bolt holes lowers the bike.Longer links(dog bones) lowers the bike.

[starshooter10]

why did you swap with a SV650 shock?

my GF loves to ride with me allt he time... and thats fine... but even with it at preload 7 (max) it still feels soft...

(im also a big guy)

[highnoonhunter]

why did you swap with a SV650 shock?

my GF loves to ride with me allt he time... and thats fine... but even with it at preload 7 (max) it still feels soft...

(im also a big guy)

The SV shock is a better shock, and has more load carrying capacity. I'm 6'1 and weigh 225 and the factory fork springs and rear shock are like riding a waterbed down the road!
I recently purchased progressive fork springs, as well as the SV rear shock.

Thanks for the comments! I'll just have to install the SV shock and see how it does after I install my progressives.

hnh