Suzuki Bandits Australia
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Rear Shock for K6

3 posters

Go down

Rear Shock for K6 Empty Rear Shock for K6

Post  meksnz Tue 25 Jun 2019, 8:17 am

Hi I have a 2007 1200S K6 Bandit and need to do some thing with my rear shock ( position 7 ) as when the wife and I are on it the rear shock struggles a bit. I haven't even loaded up the panniers yet.
Is it best to look at a GSXR 1000  shock (if so which one) or can you get upgraded springs for this. I have seen a lot of info here but it seems to be for the K1 to K5 1200's.
As this model sits in the middle can I drop a 1250 into it?

Thanks for any help as this K6 seems to be an orphan model.
meksnz
meksnz

Posts : 6
Join date : 2019-04-24

Back to top Go down

Rear Shock for K6 Empty Re: Rear Shock for K6

Post  gus Wed 26 Jun 2019, 6:29 pm

Ive played around with different shocks, and come to the conclusion of better getting a new shock ,with a spring to suit your weight . Hagon is priced ok if your on a budget . Moose Racing nsw  sells them .
gus
gus

Posts : 6176
Join date : 2010-11-23
Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania

Back to top Go down

Rear Shock for K6 Empty Hayabusa rear shock

Post  wynmead Tue 20 Aug 2019, 6:59 am

I've heard the Busa rear shock is an option for the GSX1250FA. I'm around 117kg clothed. Anyone installed one of these?

wynmead

Posts : 3
Join date : 2019-07-09

Back to top Go down

Rear Shock for K6 Empty Re: Rear Shock for K6

Post  gus Tue 20 Aug 2019, 7:03 pm

Yes they fit but you will  still have to change dog bones to get correct ride height . Then the Busa shock will be used ,maybe well used,  or even have to be serviced soon ,at about $400 for a service. The spring my not be suitable either . Its not sounding such a great idea now is it(sorry)  Laughing .Google Hagon shocks
and save your self the drama . Moose Racing is oz agent

Oh , you may have to cut the battery box also to fit the busa shock and file a bit of the linkage knuckle , pale 
AND ITS A SHIT OF A JOB  Laughing
gus
gus

Posts : 6176
Join date : 2010-11-23
Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania

Back to top Go down

Rear Shock for K6 Empty Re: Rear Shock for K6

Post  wynmead Tue 20 Aug 2019, 7:15 pm

Thanks for that. I'll check it out

wynmead

Posts : 3
Join date : 2019-07-09

Back to top Go down

Rear Shock for K6 Empty Re: Rear Shock for K6

Post  gus Tue 20 Aug 2019, 7:45 pm

I BOUGHT a second had shock . Got it to fit ok the it started to leak and cost me $450 to fix it . Never again .
gus
gus

Posts : 6176
Join date : 2010-11-23
Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania

Back to top Go down

Rear Shock for K6 Empty all done

Post  meksnz Wed 01 Jan 2020, 7:12 am

Took the gamble and bought a Gen 1 Busa shock, It dropped straight in with no mods needed. Clears the battery box guard with lots of room and the dog bones have room to move. The only thing is the air intake is ever so slightly covered but thats all.

The ride height is higher with the center stand still working but the tyre is just on the ground. On the plus side got new chain and sprockets as well as a carb kit from Litetex,

Now to play and learn it as it corners differently now
.
Thanks everyone that helped.
meksnz
meksnz

Posts : 6
Join date : 2019-04-24

Back to top Go down

Rear Shock for K6 Empty Re: Rear Shock for K6

Post  Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum