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Title: Rear shock?
Post by: warmachine81 on July 22, 2016, 05:48:56 AM

Anybody got one of these Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/331691496341

Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: G.Rossman on July 22, 2016, 07:25:19 AM

Interesting if it is a direct fit. Only concern is the cc listing stops at 300 so would it be way too soft?

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Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: Shepa on July 22, 2016, 01:40:10 PM

I believe those fit the first GS (inline four) model, which had dual rear shocks.

Although... (almost) anything can be machined to fit.

8)

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Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: fetor56 on July 22, 2016, 03:46:26 PM

Won't fit,no clevis.

Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: warmachine81 on July 22, 2016, 04:36:41 PM

Thanks Fetor56. R6 shock it is

Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: fetor56 on July 22, 2016, 04:42:59 PM

Quote from: warmachine81 on July 22, 2016, 04:36:41 PM
Thanks Fetor56. R6 shock it is

Depends on your weight....under 90Kg R6/over Katana.

Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: warmachine81 on July 22, 2016, 07:12:43 PM

Yeah I'm under 90kgs

Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: Mr. BIGGZ on July 23, 2016, 03:43:03 PM

Quote from: fetor56 on July 22, 2016, 04:42:59 PM
Quote from: warmachine81 on July 22, 2016, 04:36:41 PM
Thanks Fetor56. R6 shock it is
Depends on your weight....under 90Kg R6/over Katana.

Dang I learned about the softness of the R6 shock after buying mine. I am well over 90KG at 107Kg and still plan on installing my R6 shock once work and grad school permit me to. I am "assuming" it will still be an upgrade over stock. :dunno_black:

Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: G.Rossman on July 23, 2016, 06:18:06 PM

I'm on the bubble at 193 to 198 pounds depending on my diet and gym time. I'm probably going R6.

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Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: Janx101 on July 24, 2016, 01:05:53 AM

Each to their own but at 130+ kg geared up I set my katana right down on 1 for most riding. .. they are a stiff spring!

Personally I would think that 120kg/300lbs ish and over rates a katana. ... under that use an R6. . Unless you are the ultimate track day demon that wants to feel every little tremble!

Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: Bluesmudge on July 24, 2016, 12:43:23 PM

I am 200 lbs and like the Katana 600 shock on the softest setting

Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: G.Rossman on July 24, 2016, 07:24:59 PM

For the Katana setup what year are you using. The adjustability would be nice.

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Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: Janx101 on July 24, 2016, 09:14:41 PM

Think mine is an 01 Kat shock in my 06f. .

Title: Re: Rear shock?
Post by: Bluesmudge on July 25, 2016, 10:05:04 AM

AFAIK, all years are the same. You want the version without the remote reservoir.

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