Shorter dogbone links for increased ride height.

[MarkW1966]

Hi guys.

Still yet to decide between a Maxton or Nitron rear shock but I know I will need to increase the ride height.

I know BDK do shorter links but is there a standard Kawasaki replacement from another bike?

Thank you for any advice.

Mark.

[JanBros]

if you are going to put another shock in, why also other dog bones?
just put a slightly longer shock in, or better one that can be adjusted in length.

[MarkW1966]

I'm looking to replace the original with a Maxton or Nitron unit.

Neither of these offer longer or ride height adjustable shocks.

I understand an R6 unit can be made to fit but finding a good one is proving difficult.

[JanBros]

you need to make adjustments to the airbox to fit an R6 shock. and it is too long in my view.
think I still have one lying arround somewhere on my attic. for sale if you want it (not after big money), mind you : shipping needs to be done from Belgium.

I opted for this solution : viewtopic.php?t=2579
nitro does one for them, with adjustable length. you just have to swap the "eye" at the bottom for a "U" , I'm pretty sure Nitro can do that.

[MarkW1966]

Hi Jan.

I would be interested in the spare R6 shock if it’s a good one.

I’m aiming to run without an airbox so that’s not an issue.

Thank you.

Mark.

[JanBros]

I'll have a look tomorrow.

I bought it second hand, looks as new. I have only try-fitted it, never used it. will try to dig it up tomorrow and post a pic.

[MarkW1966]

Thank you

[JanBros]

sorry, keep forgetting it

[MarkW1966]

No worries Jan. Whenever you are ready.

Mark.

[JanBros]

60 euro ?

thinck it's 2006-2007 ? definitly pre 2009 as I posted pics of it that year on the forum.

post should be 14.90 if it's under 2kg total, 34.60 if it's above.

[SP_BOTT]

That's the one I fitted to mine, had to make a few shims and sleeves, but it was on a KR-1 not an S.

[MarkW1966]

How do you rate the R6 shock?

Obviously it's a saving of over £500 compared to an aftermarket Maxton or Nitron) one.

Mark.

[SP_BOTT]

Sorry not ridden it, only wheeled it in and around the shed, it bounces ok, doesn't look much higher than standard to be fair. Can get a couple of measurements if you want, but for £75ish must be worth a punt, can always flog it on if you're not happy. Don't think the spring is much fatter, but it's very close to the swingarm. I always thought the standard shock mount on the frame should be longer, so the shock would be more vertical.

[JanBros]

@ Mark, do you want it or do I put it back on my attic ?

[MarkW1966]

Hi Jan.

Still not sure which route to go down.

Maxton will build me a shock with an extra Inch in length so might just get one of them.