I'm after a cheaper alternative than an aftermarket job to keep the back wheel of the MT09 where it belongs. an 08-09 ZX10R shock is preferred but I could also get away with a shock from a 05-06 zx6r/zx6rr/zx636.
I'm after a cheaper alternative than an aftermarket job to keep the back wheel of the MT09 where it belongs. an 08-09 ZX10R shock is preferred but I could also get away with a shock from a 05-06 zx6r/zx6rr/zx636.
Last edited by MuZ; 01-10-2015 at 06:35 PM.
A gen1 hyabusa shock may also work from what I've read so if Anyone has one of those lying around gathering dust there's a good chance ill throw money at you to part with it
If you get really stuck mate, give this a go: http://www.findapart.com.au/
Links up to a whole heap of breakers yards.
I couldnt find one when i asked here, Muz. Ended up getting a penske.
more titanium than my bike
I have a hayabusa shock that i was going to use on my gsxr but dont need now not sure what year 50 bucks plus postage if that is any help.
if you can measure the the eye to eye length on the shock, the gen 1 busa's were 330mm which is what I'm after. If its the right length i'll take it off your handsOriginally Posted by kpow
it measures 325 mm eye to eye thought it was supposed to be 330 mm so i wonder if it could be off a gsxr 750 i bought it off ebay from US it was supposed to be off a busa
Thanks mate but I reckon I may give that one a miss If anything the arse needs to be lifted so I could live with a little longer but probably not shorter
How have you found the penske ?
It's just above my swingarm. Easy to find.
I got it from stoltec in the US. I reckon it's a bit harsh, but I've lost about 10kgs since I got it, so that might be it.
But compared to the OEM one, it is fucking awesome. The rear shock made more a difference than the front. It meant I wheelie on purpose, instead of by accident as it squat down under hard (or soft) acceleration. It made the headlight point the right way, as it sat properly when I was on it. It's really good, but if you can get any equivalent (Wilbers/ohlins/racetech) valved/sprung for how you ride it'll make a massive difference.
Or get a cheap zx shock and get it revalve resprung for your weight.
Last edited by hooligan; 05-10-2015 at 01:27 PM.
more titanium than my bike
Sweet thanks
so I found an 08 ZX10 shock this morning, even used the credit card to pay for it, then seen the post about an earlier model shock the right length for a 100 rods cheaper. you win some you loose some
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