R1 shock in a Slabby

[mrgixxer]

I put an 05 R1 shock in my 86 gixxer 750....You just need to narrow the bottom eye 3 millimeters ....1 1/2 mils on each side...Then it pretty much slides in..You even ues the stock hardware...Gives you alot more adjustment and replaces the 20+ yr old knackered one...I got mine off Evil B for $24 shipped....It's brand new

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/mrgixxer13/bikes/Picture005.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/mrgixxer13/bikes/Picture004.jpg

[rod185651]

Outstanding!!! this is a mod I'm interested in doing on the ZX9R

[Razorback]

You got weeds

[moog]

mines a 750 slingshot 1990 chassis, i wonder if it would go in that the same??
Is the spring rate and damping suited to that suspension geometry ??

[Gix11]

Let us know how the final ride is mate as the point Moog made was one I also wondered about. ...and I must applaud you for an excellent photo mate, you can see exactly what you've done, clearly. Nice one.

[Tony Nitrous]

Good Post...[8D]

I always like "what-fits-what" posts.

Well done.

[debaser]

Nice, I found the whole back end of an 06 R1 bolts onto an 88 750 gixxer (grin)
http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C03%5C02%5Cbikepics-1202946-full.jpg

Is black now though

[pappas]

^^^^^^^REALLY!!! No modifications at all??

[hooligan]

quote:Originally posted by pappas

^^^^^^^REALLY!!! No modifications at all??

None. Except for cutting off the old subframe;)

[debaser]

Nah not really, it wasn't that hard though. I just like the fact that most similar bits can be grafted on with enough patience. I love my grinder.

[DCRacing]

Hey Debaser, want to give us a few hints on what you did? i have a couple of bikes that are looking for that sort of upgrade

[DCRacing]

the swing arm job not so much the ducktail

[gunnie]

thought this a great idea for my 87 GSXR1100 with old shock. Got an 05 R1 shock of evilbay from the states, modified the bottom mount as described by mrgixxer - easy mod and everything fitted as stated. However, the only problem is if you have a standard subframe, the battery box no longer fits as the shock resovior is in the way[V]. Dont particully want to move the battery, so does anybody want to buy a as new 05 R1 shock modified as per the photos above for what i payed, $80???????:D

[Supercharger_Mark]

Yep Jerry, I have an 87 slabie, I live on the gold coast,let me know how mutch with postage and I'll send you the money
Mark.

[masterofinsanity]

did this mod to mine too, gotta be the best mod for an old slabby, don't have to worry bout the battery either as its under the tank on mine.

http://www.zxrworld.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_frame-010.jpg

[OZ750L]

Have a look in Gixxer.com. Has been done a few times.

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196435&highlight=r1+shock+into+gixxer