Help with rear shocker please

[John g]

If anyone can help with some questions on rear shocker replacement on a 1993 gsx750f I would be very grateful.
1. Does a gsxr1300 busa rear shock fit which I have read might?
2 .if it does what if any modifications do I have to make?
3 .is it a better quality shocker than the standard one?
4 .will it help to reduce a wallowey rear end?
5 .is it better to replace it with a standard one ?
I note that an aftermarket performance one can cost up to $700 dollars Australian as a second hand unit of a busa would be far cheaper.
Thanks regards John g

[steves]

What's a rear shocker?

I think you are looking for this: http://katriders.com/wiki/index.php?title=Shocks

[92xjunker]

Yes it will fit. It will raise the back. No, a willowy rear is a different issue. Loose axle, out of alignment, worn bearings or bad tire. Would be my thoughts. A 98 and up gsx750f shock would also fit with little to no change in height.

[steves]

Let's remember though, if you are looking at GSXF750 shocks, the newest of those is already 10 years old and likely just as worn out.

[Tmod]

If anyone can help with some questions on rear shocker replacement on a 1993 gsx750f I would be very grateful.
1. Does a gsxr1300 busa rear shock fit which I have read might?

Yep it fits but that doesn't mean it is a good idea, It has more travel then stock and it raises the rear too high and still does not have the correct spring or valving.

2 .if it does what if any modifications do I have to make?

See Steves link for that.

3 .is it a better quality shocker than the standard one?

Yes.

4 .will it help to reduce a wallowey rear end?

It will create a twitchy front end.

5 .is it better to replace it with a standard one ?

Find a shock that has both the same travel and length and you will be good to go. There are a few shock that will replace that stock unit and they are in the wiki which options you would have.

I note that an aftermarket performance one can cost up to $700 dollars Australian as a second hand unit of a busa would be far cheaper.
Thanks regards John g

Tmod

[John g]

Suspension

Thank you for all your replies.
I am a little confused .i will re ask my question.my bike has done 110000 ks.
I have rebuilt the front forks with new upgraded springs and noted a big improvement .since the rear has done so many miles I would imagine it would be pretty shagged.my question is there a shock I can buy from a wrecker that will bolt right in with no modification that is better quality than the original.i don't want to bye a expensive new one so if I can source a low km second hand one its a cheaper option .my local suspension company told me that my rear shock is not rebuild able .
Thank you for all your support.
Regards John g.

[ZookRick]

I am running a Yamaha R6 rear shock, works great for me, lowers the rear a bit, but a much better shock.

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=117405

[steves]

my question is there a shock I can buy from a wrecker that will bolt right in with no modification that is better quality than the original.i don't want to bye a expensive new one so if I can source a low km second hand one its a cheaper option

See the link I posted above.

[shpielers]

See the link I posted above.

+1

I have an 06 600. I replaced the stock shock with post ('98+) 750 shock that had been rebuilt/revalved/resprung (And by T-mod, site suspension guru). Another member had the work on it done for his own bike, and I purchased it from him, so it already had a few miles on it. I LOVE it. He was heavier and ride more aggressively than I do, so the valving is different than if I went through Tmod personally. And I still swear by it. Night and day difference.

*also redid the front end myself with racetech springs for my weight and gold valve emulators. Cost a fair bit - worth it. (This was a year after the shock upgrade) If you're tight on funds, get the springs by themselves. ~$120. Even bigger difference than the shock.

[cintidude04]

What's a rear shocker?

I think you are looking for this: http://katriders.com/wiki/index.php?title=Shocks

[shpielers]

[92xjunker]