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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: tussey on October 08, 2007, 10:29:34 AM

Title: Improving Suspension for track (Progressive Springs + Katana Shock) Good Idea?
Post by: tussey on October 08, 2007, 10:29:34 AM
So...I've avoided doing anything with the suspension because I've been too intimated. Recent posts have changed my mind and made me realize since I am getting involved with track riding I should seriously upgrade my suspension.

The first things I want to do are.
1. Replace stock springs with Progressives
2. Replace stock shock with Kat Shock.
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Does this sound like a good idea, the best bang for my buck, and relatively easy installs?
Title: Re: Improving Suspension for track (Progressive Springs + Katana Shock) Good Ide
Post by: Kasumi on October 08, 2007, 10:36:16 AM
Im not really sure the racer and more experienced guys will chime in but would racetechs be better if your doing it for track riding?
Title: Re: Improving Suspension for track (Progressive Springs + Katana Shock) Good Idea?
Post by: dgyver on October 08, 2007, 11:04:15 AM
Straight rate springs are better for the track (and for some the street as well). I have Sonic Springs in my track bike.
Title: Re: Improving Suspension for track (Progressive Springs + Katana Shock) Good Ide
Post by: werase643 on October 08, 2007, 12:15:34 PM
start searching for a 90-95 GSXR 750 shock
or an aftermarket one for a GSXR 750 (88-95)

might want to start with a kat front end before you get the springs

then get springs for a kat front end
Title: Re: Improving Suspension for track (Progressive Springs + Katana Shock) Good Idea?
Post by: dgyver on October 08, 2007, 01:21:14 PM
oh... I left out the part that my track bike has a Kat front end.

Even without upgrading the springs, stock Kat springs are stiffer than the GS.