R6 Shock

[CrazyDoc]

Any word on the ZX shock? I've been loking and don't see anything my google fu is weak.


Toole

[codajastal]

OK I did some more digging on the net. A SV650 shock can be made to fit the GS by cutting the clevis and redrilling. But the SV650 is not much better than the GS shock with it only being preload adjustable. (TY adidasguy for jogging my memory) I found this graph on the SV650 forums.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?authkey=COvG24gH&key=0AlotUijBbxpCdDFGenIwQjg2MTcwS2swVFF0TU5UX3c&authkey=COvG24gH#gid=1

What is the length of the GS shock?

The SV650 DOES NOT need to be cut. If you remember I had one installed on my Black GS before I bought the R6 shock.
I still have the SV650 shock in the Garage. Am contemplating putting it on the red GS as it gives a higher ride height.
Here is the uncut sv650 shock on the bike for proof

[Twisted]

I should have been more specific. It needs to be cut if you want the same ride height as the OEM GS shock.

[CrazyDoc]

http://www.gs500e.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=128201

That link might help us a bit. Not sure but maybe. DAMN being new at wrenching on a bike!!!


Toole

[Twisted]

Yeh doesn't look like they tried it.

[BockinBboy]

Back when I was looking into upgrading my shock and searching for an R6 for the right price, I look at the zx shocks... a guy down the street from me has a zx 13 (not sure of the year), I looked at it on his bike and it looked quite a bit longer than the GS shock so I had dismissed it... but I didn't measure or anything or do anything objective with it... I just wanted to go with what I knew would work.

- Bboy

[burning1]

Clevis mount or not isn't enough. Shock length is also critically important, since a long shock will significantly jack up the height of the rear end, throw off the progression curve of the linkage, and make your geometry all wonky.

I've seen a few shock length charts on the net. There's not much that will fit besides the R6 shock.

[Twisted]

Would you know the GS shock length off hand by any chance?

[burning1]

~300mm, if I recall correctly.

[Twisted]

Hmmmm....makes the zx6r shock too long (340mm ). R6 shock is 291mm. Oh well least the info is here for the next person searching.

[eightpointsix]

06 07 Yamaha R6 YZFR6 YZF Rear Shock Absorber Spring Suspension OEM




I read through this thread.. Super confused since I'm new at this lol. I ride an 07 GS500F. Would the shock listed above work? Thanks!

[slipperymongoose]

R6R or R6S? You need the R one. Basically the shock with the same mounting points as your stock shock. Watch the video in the tutorial thread.

[eightpointsix]

Will do! Thanks

[steezin_and_wheezin]

Going to be tuning my r6 shock here soon, anyone have any long term feedback on compression and rebound clicker settings?

I'll probably start with Fraze's old settings, but will more than likely have to make it a bit stiffer with my weight(195lbs fully geared up) and my .9 sonic springs up front.

Sag = 27mm
Low speed comp = 15 clicks
High speed comp = 2.5 turns out
Pre-load = setting 5 on the ramp
Rebound = 17 clicks

[Endopotential]

For anyone considering this, it's the best upgrade I've done to the bike in a long time.

I have a 2007 F.  The 2006/2007 R6 shock with a clevis worked fine without any alterations, as long as the R6 has all the bearings and bolts with it.

I'm 155lbs dry, so about 170lbs with full leather and gear.  First test ride today, but found I had the best luck with

Preload at softest 1 setting on the ramp
Low speed comp = 12 clicks
High speed comp = 6 clicks, or 1.5 full turns out
Rebound = 13 clicks