Bandit mk2 shock replacement

[Jelly]

Right, didn't want to ask, used the search, searched google, but I don't seem to find a good replacement shock for an MK2 Blandit 1200/1250. Got one which I need to flog with the shock shot, tried fitting a GSXR k8 shock (with the reservoir pointing down) but because the battery sits so low on the MK2's I am not getting away with clearing the inner plastics only. 

@fatblokeonbanditor other usual suspects, any clue what would be a good and cheap replacement? Don't want to go on the blandit forums... 

[fatblokeonbandit]

early busa 1999-2006 or gsxr K1-4 are 330mm and fit with a squueze, Mk2 bandit are 320mm 

i have fitted 2 of the busa ones to Mk2 's ..

[Jelly]

16 hours ago, fatblokeonbandit said:

early busa 1999-2006 or gsxr K1-4 are 330mm and fit with a squueze, Mk2 bandit are 320mm 

i have fitted 2 of the busa ones to Mk2 's ..

So I thought K1-4 wouldn't fit, but it will? Got one around I guess, will give it a go. Cheers

[Devilman]

10 hours ago, Jelly said:

So I thought K1-4 wouldn't fit, but it will? Got one around I guess, will give it a go. Cheers

Anything can be made to fit with a big enough hammer 

[coombehouse]

Have a look at gsxr600/750 k6 onwards shock. The length is 317mm & the compression reservoir sits lower than on the earlier models. The spring is rated at 9.5kg/mm.

[Devilman]

7 hours ago, coombehouse said:

Have a look at gsxr600/750 k6 onwards shock. The length is 317mm & the compression reservoir sits lower than on the earlier models. The spring is rated at 9.5kg/mm.

Any idea on the stroke length of the K6 600/750 shock? 

Also, not sure if the 600 and 750 are definitely the same, they maybe have slightly different springs or damping, as they carry different part numbers..

GSXR600 K6-K7 62100-01H00-163
GSXR750 K6-K7 62100-02H00-163

*Edit* Looks like it may be a slight difference in spring rate. According to Racetech the 600 runs 9.4kg/mm and the 750 runs 9.5kg/mm.

Edited July 1, 2022 by Devilman
Racetech spring info

[coombehouse]

On 7/1/2022 at 7:06 AM, Devilman said:

Any idea on the stroke length of the K6 600/750 shock? 

Also, not sure if the 600 and 750 are definitely the same, they maybe have slightly different springs or damping, as they carry different part numbers..

GSXR600 K6-K7 62100-01H00-163
GSXR750 K6-K7 62100-02H00-163

*Edit* Looks like it may be a slight difference in spring rate. According to Racetech the 600 runs 9.4kg/mm and the 750 runs 9.5kg/mm.

The stroke is 67mm so a bit less than some but it's enough.

[Jelly]

On 7/1/2022 at 1:12 AM, coombehouse said:

Have a look at gsxr600/750 k6 onwards shock. The length is 317mm & the compression reservoir sits lower than on the earlier models. The spring is rated at 9.5kg/mm.

Got one (k8 it was), doesn't fit well. I'm mostly about the inner fairing which holds the battery.

[Devilman]

21 hours ago, Jelly said:

Got one (k8 it was), doesn't fit well. I'm mostly about the inner fairing which holds the battery.

Did you try the K1-K4 shock as mentioned by FBB? Did it also foul the battery box? 

*Edit*  Also possibly, what about something oldskool like the remote res shocks from Slingshots? I've heard with a rebuild / service they can be pretty respectable still these days.

Edited July 8, 2022 by Devilman