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Title: Katana Rear Shock Question
Post by: punisherlp on December 06, 2012, 09:41:20 PM
I have found two shocks on ebay:
katana 750
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-SUZUKI-GSX750F-KATANA-62100-20C02-/300712158846?hash=item4603d7667e&item=300712158846&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

and katan 600:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-2005-SUZUKI-GSX-600-F-KATANA-GSX600-REAR-SHOCK-/140891801923?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20cdce4943&vxp=mtr

As a tall rider I would like the shock that raises the height the most, so I assume that would be the 750. But i have read that the 750 is harder to install and could require changes to the chain.

Just double checking before I finally buy the shock.

Thanks
Title: Re: Katana Rear Shock Question
Post by: codajastal on December 06, 2012, 09:45:26 PM
Have you looked at the SV650 shock? I installed one on my bike and it raised it so much I had to remove it :)
Title: Re: Katana Rear Shock Question
Post by: punisherlp on December 06, 2012, 09:54:41 PM
I have read a little about the sv650. From what i have seen the height increase by the sv650 can become a problem and i dont have the tools to be able to cut the shock to fit properly. I was looking more for a simple bolt-in shock option since i dont have a lot of experience in working on this bike.
Title: Re: Katana Rear Shock Question
Post by: codajastal on December 06, 2012, 10:30:39 PM
I did not have to cut the shock in any way. Straight swap and height increase by about 2 inches.
I have a thread somewhere around here with pics?
Couldnt find the thread or pics but heres an upload on youtube showing the shock installed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4S--SVE2Io
Title: Re: Katana Rear Shock Question
Post by: punisherlp on December 07, 2012, 09:50:51 AM
I like the look of the white shock. Im guessing that either the white or yellow shock will fit, did the ride improve after installing?
Thanks for the help
Title: Re: Katana Rear Shock Question
Post by: punisherlp on December 07, 2012, 03:47:08 PM
Just bought a 2004 SV650 shock spring for $30. After reading more it sounds like a good fit for me since what i really want is a taller bike, ill post again after i install it. Thanks again for the help
Title: Re: Katana Rear Shock Question
Post by: codajastal on December 07, 2012, 04:43:35 PM
The SV650 shock improved the ride exponentially BUT It made the centre stand all but useless hence the removing it later on. Other than that It was bloody fantastic.