SV1000 shock

[chinto]

I have done a search and have not found anything on this subject but does anyone know what would be involved with installing an 05 SV1000 shock on a 88 600 kat?

[steves]

No info in the shock thread....

http://www.katriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9164&highlight=

Any ideas on the measurments?

[chinto]

Katana 1988 Shock Length 315mm Shock Stroke 69mm


Sv 2003-2005 Shock Length 329.5mm Shock Stroke 86mm

not sure if thats accurate, but thats what I'm told.

[chinto]

what are everyone's thoughts on spring rate on the sv1000 shock. Should I be concerned with the weight of the kat. I figure its probably better than a tired 88 shock, but would like a bit of input before I try to make it work.

[damic]

I can't vouch for ths newer SV1000 but my old(2001) SV650 had a pretty cheezy shock that wasn't very adjustable and not rebuildable. I ended up swapping in a 98 gixxer shock. I am using a rebuilt 92 gix shock in my 98 Kat now.

Just my .02

[meanstrk]

Most people swap a newer Gixxer shock into the SV's. That should tell you something about the shock quality......

[chinto]

Most people swap a newer Gixxer shock into the SV's. That should tell you something about the shock quality......

I guess that does say something. I got a line on one for nothing so I may try to make the swap anyway to see how it is compared to my stocker . I can always switch it back if i need to, until something else comes up.

[KatDan]

Most people swap a newer Gixxer shock into the SV's. That should tell you something about the shock quality......

that's what i did, 01 GSXR 1K-world of difference over my stock SV. depending on how big of a guy you are, it may need to be resprung.

[meanstrk]

BTW...... I have a Gixxer shock on my 01 SV 650 also!

[BarMatt80]

Katana 1988 Shock Length 315mm Shock Stroke 69mm


Sv 2003-2005 Shock Length 329.5mm Shock Stroke 86mm

not sure if thats accurate, but thats what I'm told.

the shock length: is that center bolt hole to center bolt hole?

[chinto]

the shock length: is that center bolt hole to center bolt hole?

not sure to be honest with you. I found those specs on another board.