Alternate Shocks for an L3?

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Alternate Shocks for an L3?

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Am looking for a decent shock on my ZXR that will make a world of difference to my handling.

I dont have the money to buy maxton or ohlins so anyone know of any others that should fit straight in? or i wudnt have a problem modding it.
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Post by masterofinsanity »

best thing to do is get it off and measure it then scour ebay for a similar shock asking questions b4 buying.I put a 2005 R1 shock in my 1987 gsxr1100 with shaving a couple of mm off the eyes, it can be done if you find the right shock.
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Sorted i'll get on it.

Got the wheels out atm anyway as theyre getting powdercoated n having new tyres fitted so i can get at it easily.
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I think the cheapest new one I found, specifically for the zxr was hagon. Still around £200-£300 iirc.
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suzuki gsxr k1-k3 fir. 600/750 or 1000

Can be had for as little as £20
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Post by hudders »

What about this one... right one? mines l6 but should be same :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Suzuki-Gsxr-600-K ... 0797108460
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Post by SOILZX »

I have a K9 Gixxer 750 rear shock on mine, but it did take some small mods to get it to fit. Anything that has a piggyback resevoir on it will need the subframe modding. The battery tray support bar needs cutting off and moving back other wise it won't clear.
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Re: Alternate Shocks for an L3?

Post by xantos »

Apart from GSXrs, has anybody any idea of which stock shock can fit the bike with minor work on it?

I did put a Gsxr1000 shock into my Rf900R and it's great. Its a bit longer than stock, but that's even better.

Now Id like to find something similar for the ZXR4. Problem is Gsxr600 has piggy back can.
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