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Fitting an R1 rear shock on a early GXSR750


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loads of people have used them they are a little longer than a std slabby one and need a bit of brute force to get in.. Ant I'm sure will tell you it works well enough and is a cheapish alternative

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Because the damper is slightly longer the spring /bottom collar just touches the rocker/frame on full extension - which makes getting the bottom or top bolt in a bit of a faff.  However, when the bike is on its wheels the shock moves away from the frame on the suspension arc so it all frees up.  Good enough for 107mph to Ramsey Hairpin on a 750 with a bloater onboard, and 99mph to the finish.

 

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3 minutes ago, canamant said:

Because the damper is slightly longer the spring /bottom collar just touches the rocker/frame on full extension - which makes getting the bottom or top bolt in a bit of a faff.  However, when the bike is on its wheels the shock moves away from the frame on the suspension arc so it all frees up.  Good enough for 107mph to Ramsey Hairpin on a 750 with a bloater onboard, and 99mph to the finish.

 

Is there scope to remove some material from contact area to stop this?

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