I'm thinking about getting a better rear shock. What I need to know is will the chain hit the swing arm? I have a smaller front sprocket will this make it hit? I'm thinking either SV or GSXR.
Val
both the SV and the 88-95 GSXR750 shock will raise the rear of the bike about 2 inches
the 96-up shocks are a bit longer and usually need theupper mount cut and rewelded
Thats cool I've got a welder now but I'm not sure about the chain.
dude, go with the katana 600 rear shock. It is plenty beefy for the bike, raises it up about 1 and 1/2 inches, is fully adjustable (rebound and preload) and the ride is fantastic! :thumb:...it took me about 30 minutes to swap and i couldnt be happier :)
Ive Had 4 Different Shocks ,. in Order of best, top to bottom is
Hagon gs Shock
Kat 600
Sv650
Gs
Ok so the Kat is better then the SV thats good to know. Is the Gsxr going to better or overkil? Have you guys had issuse with the Chain, or is it a dumb Question, so it's being avoided.
I cant speak for the gsxr since ive never done it. what i can tell you is that the gsx shock is going to be more of a pain in the ass than you need to go through. The Kat shock is WAYYYYYYYY more firm than you will ever need practically and like i said, it is just a bolt on swap, no cutting or fabrication. :thumb: