R6 shock anyone?

[rek]

Has anyone tried the R6 shock on a 1G 1200? I was looking at the chart and it is very close in length and stroke, has remote resivoir. Very cheap on the bay, thought i might give it a try. Mine is ok one up but too soft on a 2 up even on the highest setting. Have progressives in the front already.

[rek]

i got one in to try, 30 bucks delivered so low risk move. i am gathering parts to do a shock replace, jet kit, airbox mod, slip on, at the same time as it all lives in the same neighborhood and the work should compliment each other.
will post when the shock is in as it seems to be a good alternative for us 1G folks.

[sandy klock]

lookin for suspension tips on gen1 b12 did u get r6 shock sorted?

[rek]

nope, wrong sex. won't work. best is 07 gsxr 1000, ebay 30-50 bucks works good, check maximum suzuki forums for info.

[sandy klock]

what is address for maximum suzuki forums? seems there r lots to choose from. thanks for help.  sandy

[Red01]

what is address for maximum suzuki forums?

Did http://www.maximum-suzuki.com/ not work for you? 

[sandy klock]

didnt have dash between words.  said site was for sale.  got registered on rite one now I think.  waiting for verification.  Im not computer literate. but am workin on it.  sandy

[sandy klock]

cant use site. wont let me register. then says Im already registered. but wrong password. sends me in circles.  I feel like a flattracker.

[rek]

i'll see if i can copy it and send it to ya.
basically 07 or 08 gsxr 1000 shock, needs a couple of washers and that's about it.

[optimaldave]

edit: Admin fixed my account last night, was apparently on vacation then swamped with stuff 

Dave

[sandy klock]

Greetings; Must be the site is at maximum participation. tried again to get registered. strike three. Im out.   sandy

[rek]

don't know if this is kosher or not but here.
 
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   GSXR-1000 Shock Swap Success
« on: May 07, 2011, 08:47:29 PM »Quote After walking past the 2007 GSXR-1000 rear shock that I got on e%ay for $35 shipped which has been sitting in my shop for 9 mos now in a box on a shelf--I finally took a couple hours to install---Actually only took about 60 minutes total from the time I pulled the cotter key in rear axle nut til I put it back in....

Anyways--handling compared to the OEM shock is absolutely NO COMPARISON!!!---can't believe I left that new shock on the shelf that long and didnt swap it out--love it.

I still have to dial it in--I was not sure where a 200lb rider needs to put the setings so I put evrything at 10 clicks which is about exactly in the middle and I set the spring pre-load nuts at halfway up the shaft also. SO everything is right in the middle for now and will adjust out from there.

DID notice right off the tail sits about 1.5 to 2" higher--and I also cut off most of the rear fender while tail was apart and easy to get to and that helps the looks a good bit.

ANybody in same weight category (200-210lbs in full gear) that does commuting with moderate sporting let me know where you set yours on same shock...thanks DOUG
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 07:34:58 PM »Quote Not really sure, i myself just bought a new Bandit 1200 rear shock for my 600s and i too saw a vast improvement, it faised my rear about 1.5" and the stiffness is amazing. now i just need to do my fork springs and i should be all set. hah aglad your swap worked well!! I will keep that in the back of my mind the next time i need to swap out my rear shock, or a Busa one.
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2011, 07:22:09 AM »Quote (not to hijack)
boucher i am lookin for a B6 rear upgrade , do you have a gen 1 , 2 ? what gen b12 did you put on?
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   Re: GSXR-1000 Shock Swap Success
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2011, 05:29:39 PM »Quote Kauaiboy, 07-08 GSXR rear shock is the ticket. I believe mine was a 750 rear. I have a 96 B6 and the Busa shock swap often talk about on here simply will not fit with out significant modification. My 07 GSXR shock dropped in easily. Only modifications were trimming of the fender liner/under tray  forward of the battery box section and a couple washers on each side and end of the dog bones. This spaces the dog bones out just a bit since the spring diameter is a bit larger than the OEM B6 shock.

It will raise the rear of the bike. Personally I like the result and did not find it drastic at all since I am 6' 2" and do not have an issue putting my feet down. I feel like the bike is physically the correct size for me now even though the only thing that changed was seat height and ground clearance. If you are shorter you may need a set of longer lowering dog bones. I have had no problems with darty handling or instability. Honestly I think handling was improved drastically but I was used to the completely useless blown stock B6 shock.


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[smooth operator]

  I gave away the stock shock years ago to a B6 member. I have a GSX-R 1100 shock,but although a big improvement,I wasn't really impressed.(raised the rear 1 1/2") Then I bought a Works Performance shock witch kept the stock ride height.But I also made a set of bones and drilled the holes 4mm shorter to raise the back 1 3/4". (was shooting for 1 1/2") It is non adjustable compression dampening and I sent it back for a stiffer spring for stiffer preload and had them add more compression.With the shipping back & fourth I had about $500.+ into it.
 Now this coming winter I might save my nickels & dimes and get a Penske shock w/ addjustable ride height and fully adjustable compression as well as the rebound. (that's about $800.worth of nickels & dimes ) I have the race Tech gold valves and springs in the forks. Ohlins is just under a grand!
  This winter I'll do a strip down,powder coat the frame & wheels,new bearings all around and don't know what else yet. I might need to win some $ or something.  Dan

[JRK5892]

just installed a 92 GSXR shock on my b6 yesterday, had to shave a bit off the spacer with the belt sander but that was all





need to make a mount for the resivor