Replacing rear swing arm and rear shock after my "Incident"

[gosney_goose]

Hello all,

I am new to this site and this is my first post. Anyways, I have owned a motorcycle for only about 3 months now (07 GSF) and I have had problems after problems. 

Last week my chain was loose so I tightened it using the chain adjusters. Apparently, my rear axle bolt was loose and later that day I was driving and my rear tire became loose and my chain fell off and wrapped around the swing arm and locked up my rear wheel (going around 40 MPH) and tore up my swing arm.

I removed the rear tire (Finally) and it took some bending of some metal



I decided since I will have to disassemble the shock, I might as well buy a new shock and after reading posts on here I ordered a 03 SV630 shock to raise my bike because I am 6'2.

I was wondering if anyone has removed their swing arm and had trouble with the break line since brackets are like welded over the line? Also if anyone has any feedback for me on what all I need to do since I am the FNG on here. Thanks!

[the mole]

Just went out to the garage and had a look at mine, looks like you could bend that bracket carefully and get the brake line out, when you replace it just tap it down again.

[smackdoogie]

Did u get the SV shock already? Honestly, got the Katana 750 shock with remote reservoir. I weigh 200-210, and once i had preload dialed in it barely sinks when I sit down. Doesn't do the whole seesaw effect from takeoff. Been incredible on stability during cornering. Brought my confidence up a whole new level.

Sean

[gosney_goose]

Did u get the SV shock already? Honestly, got the Katana 750 shock with remote reservoir. I weigh 200-210, and once i had preload dialed in it barely sinks when I sit down. Doesn't do the whole seesaw effect from takeoff. Been incredible on stability during cornering. Brought my confidence up a whole new level.

Sean

Yeah, the shock came in today. I only spent $37 dollars on it so if I have nothing but problems or I don't like it, it won't burn a whole in my pocket. What other problems surround the SV650 shock vs. the katana 750? I know I will have to drill a new hole for the bolt to fit.

[ben2go]

I can't comment on the SV shock.I use the Katana 600 and 750 shocks without the res.The tabs holding the brake line to the swing arm can be bent up to remove the line.Don't reuse the rear axle bolt or adjusters.It's to big of a safety risk.

[gosney_goose]

Yeah. Well I will have to comment on this shock saying it will not work unless you have longer dog bones. Looks like I will have to go with the yellow shock, because this white one won't work without MAJOR modification.

[gosney_goose]

***UPDATE***

My swing arm and shock came in today. Replaced them both. Had some issues, mostly the white 2003 sv650 shock not fitting, it was about a 4 hour job total. Hopefully everything is working safely and correctly

The 2001 SV650 (yellow) shock raised the rear end about 2 inches. However, I DID have to drill a new hole on the lower part of the shock




Tell me what you think!

[weedahoe]

Its pretty and stands out

[GSnoober]

I think you need me to test-ride that GS for you; where are you located? Don't worry, I PROMISE to return it in a few weeks...

I've only used a Kat600 shock, so I can't provide you with any input on the SV shock, but I sure like that yellow spring!