K2 shock into 94 GSXR750

[Deano]

I got my 2002 GSXR1000 rear shock from the states the other day after winning it for $13.50US on ebay.
Proceeded to pull out the old shock last night and see how easy this conversion would be. I have found out the following

The K2 shock is about 25mm longer and 12mm bigger in diameter.
The length problem can be made less of an issue by unbolting the top shock mount and reinstalling it up side down as the mounting hole for shock is about 19mm offset to the bottom, installing it up side down gives me about 19mm extra length.

The K2 shock also has the reservoir incorporated into the top of the shock. this means that the only way i could fit the shock was to disconnect the air box from the carbis so I could push it forward and remove the filter cover and filter.

The extra diameter is also an issue as the dogbones hit against the spring. I can overcome this by using spacers to space out the dogbones there seems to be enough clearance around the dog bones to allow this.

Even with all these modification complete the K2 shock will still raised the ride height at the rear by about 10mm over standard.

Do you guyes think raising the rear by 10mm will effect the handling dramatically?

i can get around this if I get a custom top shock mount made

Who/what do you recommend for individual air filters as I am going to have to take out my airbox?

so after finding all this out I put the old shock back in and will get some spacers made, buy some filters and reinstall another day.

[Gix11]

When I put the R1 back end on my Gix it raised the final seat height by about 20 - 30mm. I know this is a physical seat height change but it will give the same feeling as raised ride height through the shock. Basically, like anything in this game, you adapt. My handling feels a little less solid but I have adapted and I'm back into it again. You're not building the bike into a streetfighter to take out Rossi so run with it mate. It's all good!

[Gix11]

When I put the R1 back end on my Gix it raised the final seat height by about 20 - 30mm. I know this is a physical seat height change but it will give the same feeling as raised ride height through the shock. Basically, like anything in this game, you adapt. My handling feels a little less solid but I have adapted and I'm back into it again. You're not building the bike into a streetfighter to take out Rossi so run with it mate. It's all good!

[ozkat]

Deano.... try 88 750 shock linkages. you will be suprised. also a 8-10mm spacer between the top shock mount and frame will cure the top shock mount probs. dont turn it around. it wont work. the K2 reservoir shouldnt hit the airbox but it should foul the battery box. you have tried mounting it the right way round? the easy fix is trim under guard plastics then remount your battery box rearward as far as the standard battery leads and other wires will go. i hope this helped. [^]

[ozkat]

Deano.... try 88 750 shock linkages. you will be suprised. also a 8-10mm spacer between the top shock mount and frame will cure the top shock mount probs. dont turn it around. it wont work. the K2 reservoir shouldnt hit the airbox but it should foul the battery box. you have tried mounting it the right way round? the easy fix is trim under guard plastics then remount your battery box rearward as far as the standard battery leads and other wires will go. i hope this helped. [^]

[Zed14]

buy a kawasaki

[Zed14]

buy a kawasaki

i'd sooner do my money at the local rub'n'tug parlour rexx[:X]

i'd sooner do my money at the local rub'n'tug parlour rexx[:X]

[Gix11]

"buy a kawasaki"
What happens then Rexie?

[Gix11]

"buy a kawasaki"
What happens then Rexie?

[EXBEN]

Then he'll see what it's like to ride a real bike Gix!:D
Don't worry Rexie I've got ya back mate!;)

[EXBEN]

Then he'll see what it's like to ride a real bike Gix!:D
Don't worry Rexie I've got ya back mate!;)

[ozkat]

oh fuckin great the green team is here.[xx(]:D

[ozkat]

oh fuckin great the green team is here.[xx(]:D

[Zed14]

its the only team oz

[Zed14]

its the only team oz

[ozkat]

Rexie, you got any of those GPZ EFI bits? i have a suspesion the throttle bodies run the same spacing as GSXR carbs.

[ozkat]

Rexie, you got any of those GPZ EFI bits? i have a suspesion the throttle bodies run the same spacing as GSXR carbs.

[Zed14]

not me but a mate has some.

[Zed14]

not me but a mate has some.

[Zed14]

instead of buying parts ao a kwaka you should just get a whole one. mundy has been pulling one apart today.

[Zed14]

instead of buying parts ao a kwaka you should just get a whole one. mundy has been pulling one apart today.

[Deano]

Oz. the spacer that would have to go between the shock mount and frame would have to be closer to 20mm in my case, and that would then create a problem with the spring hitting against the swingarm. i read about your shock conversion both on this site and oldskoolsuzuki. I did notice that the 88 750 had alloy dog bones with a spacer included where as mine are just flat steel plates.
i noticed you had troubles with the spring hitting the swing arm (hence the 10mm spacer) where as i dont seem to have that problem.
even if I ad a spacer to the shock mount i still have an issue with the extra shock length raising the ride height shit loads. I also wont be able to attach the linkage to the bottom of the shock as the linkage then hits against the exhaust collector. I also have fitted an R1 seat unit so i don't have the battery box and plastics to get in the way.

Gix - now that you mention it when I put the R1 seat unit on my bike the seat height was raised by 20 odd mm so another 10 may not be an issue.

Does any of you guys have a pair of 88 or so alloy dog bones?

[Deano]

Oz. the spacer that would have to go between the shock mount and frame would have to be closer to 20mm in my case, and that would then create a problem with the spring hitting against the swingarm. i read about your shock conversion both on this site and oldskoolsuzuki. I did notice that the 88 750 had alloy dog bones with a spacer included where as mine are just flat steel plates.
i noticed you had troubles with the spring hitting the swing arm (hence the 10mm spacer) where as i dont seem to have that problem.
even if I ad a spacer to the shock mount i still have an issue with the extra shock length raising the ride height shit loads. I also wont be able to attach the linkage to the bottom of the shock as the linkage then hits against the exhaust collector. I also have fitted an R1 seat unit so i don't have the battery box and plastics to get in the way.

Gix - now that you mention it when I put the R1 seat unit on my bike the seat height was raised by 20 odd mm so another 10 may not be an issue.

Does any of you guys have a pair of 88 or so alloy dog bones?

[Zed14]

me dog wont let them go so i cant send them to you sorry.

[Zed14]

me dog wont let them go so i cant send them to you sorry.

[ozkat]

Rexxie, you gone over your 1 can limit again?

[ozkat]

Rexxie, you gone over your 1 can limit again?

[Zed14]

one can. get off it. im a truck driver. you know its not safe to mix alchohol with your drugs.

[Zed14]

one can. get off it. im a truck driver. you know its not safe to mix alchohol with your drugs.

[EXBEN]

Oz theres a set of t/bodies on Aust ebay Item number: 4561731518. I've got a stripped set at work I'll check the spacing 4 ya. By the way spacings can be adjusted. Cheers

[EXBEN]

Oz theres a set of t/bodies on Aust ebay Item number: 4561731518. I've got a stripped set at work I'll check the spacing 4 ya. By the way spacings can be adjusted. Cheers

I got a 96 YZF1000F shock & it was longer by about 12-15mm(too many beers since then) all i did was to grind the mounts away slightly,on the frame.you can keep ya air box if ya wont.
THE bike had to be altered in the suss, department but if ya is building a fighter,ya gotta do it ALL.
WOT is ya wheel base deano? & weight?

I got a 96 YZF1000F shock & it was longer by about 12-15mm(too many beers since then) all i did was to grind the mounts away slightly,on the frame.you can keep ya air box if ya wont.
THE bike had to be altered in the suss, department but if ya is building a fighter,ya gotta do it ALL.
WOT is ya wheel base deano? & weight?

[ozkat]

ZX6R shock is a straight bolt up conversion too. not sure bout spring rates tho

[ozkat]

ZX6R shock is a straight bolt up conversion too. not sure bout spring rates tho

96 11 shocker in my 89 11,raised her about 10 an bolts straight in. made shit loads of difference but i still ride outa control.

96 11 shocker in my 89 11,raised her about 10 an bolts straight in. made shit loads of difference but i still ride outa control.

[Deano]

Mundy I weighed the bike in at about 211kg with 3/4 tank of fuel and my weight would be about 95-100 with gear. the wheel base i will have to measure, why do you ask?

[Deano]

Mundy I weighed the bike in at about 211kg with 3/4 tank of fuel and my weight would be about 95-100 with gear. the wheel base i will have to measure, why do you ask?

[EXBEN]

Oz I Dunno if you still want this info, here it is anyway. Gsxr 1100 carb spacings 78mm,90mm,78mm & Gpz1100 is 75,96,75, so #2 & 3 need to come in 3mm each. Cheers

[EXBEN]

Oz I Dunno if you still want this info, here it is anyway. Gsxr 1100 carb spacings 78mm,90mm,78mm & Gpz1100 is 75,96,75, so #2 & 3 need to come in 3mm each. Cheers

bikes are deeziynd at the factory to carry X amount of weight over the front wheel & wen you take off ya fairying & add "fighter" bars your rear spring is now too soft:(up the rear rate & now your bike is unbalanced[8)]I put OHLINs springs in the forks with 15wt oil & 15ml less volume.I weigh 69kg after a morning turd[:p](thats a subtraction OZKAT)1405mm wheelbase.If I`m guess`n rite your w/base is a little longer[?]you can perhaps go softer on the front[8D]
Ozzie roads will still make it a battle none the less[xx(]

bikes are deeziynd at the factory to carry X amount of weight over the front wheel & wen you take off ya fairying & add "fighter" bars your rear spring is now too soft:(up the rear rate & now your bike is unbalanced[8)]I put OHLINs springs in the forks with 15wt oil & 15ml less volume.I weigh 69kg after a morning turd[:p](thats a subtraction OZKAT)1405mm wheelbase.If I`m guess`n rite your w/base is a little longer[?]you can perhaps go softer on the front[8D]
Ozzie roads will still make it a battle none the less[xx(]

[Zed14]

ozkat here is what youre after,http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35231&item=4562443920&rd=1

[Zed14]

ozkat here is what youre after,http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35231&item=4562443920&rd=1