Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: antonovich on September 15, 2007, 01:23:38 AM

Title: 1996 Bandit 600 shock options??
Post by: antonovich on September 15, 2007, 01:23:38 AM

Hi guys I'm new, and I tried searching with very few results.  I was wondering how many people out there have replaced their rear shock with a stiffer one.  Possibly from another bike.  If anyone knows the length/dimensions of the stock shock that would be very helpful in finding a replacement.  Thanks

Title: 1996 Bandit 600 shock options??
Post by: chupacabra on September 15, 2007, 07:29:43 AM

A G1 B12 shock works very well on the G1 B6, that is if your over 110lbs. If you can find a used b12 shock for cheap you should give it a try. I think Dale at HoleShot sells a Progressive '420' shock if you have money ot burn.
G1 B6 on the left and G1B12 on the right
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/VomitsAlot/eeed3a3f.jpg)

Title: shock length?
Post by: antonovich on September 17, 2007, 10:33:01 PM

Does anyone know the stock shock length for my 600?  I am thinking of trying out some different options if I can go based on length.  Thanks

Title: 1996 Bandit 600 shock options??
Post by: Red01 on September 18, 2007, 11:51:57 AM

Well, the 1G B12 shock is 306mm long, and judging from the picture above, it appears to be the same length (or darn close) as the 1G B6 piece.

FWIW, the 2G is 320mm.

Title: 1996 Bandit 600 shock options??
Post by: chupacabra on September 19, 2007, 07:02:25 AM

I have my old shock (96 B6). Do you want the length of the shock? Or length from center of top bolt hole to center of bottom bolt hole? Or both?  :wink:

Title: length
Post by: antonovich on September 19, 2007, 04:44:07 PM

both would be great.  I am asking some ebay sellers for measurements so that would deffinately help.

Title: 1996 Bandit 600 shock options??
Post by: chupacabra on September 21, 2007, 05:32:54 PM

Ok 96 B6 total shock length is 330mm and center of bolt holes is 300mm.

Title: shock
Post by: antonovich on October 06, 2007, 12:33:37 AM

hey guys I just wanted to let you know that I got a 1993 Gsxr750 shock off of ebay last week and successfully installed it this week.  The improvement is amazing even though I am still riding on stock front suspension.  I already ordered some sonic springs to hopefully help even things out.  For those of you trying to find information on mounting shocks, the gsxr shock was a simple install.