Hello peeps.
I've searched the forums but failed to find any query like this one. I have seen and read about fork replacement and front end rebuilds from fireblades and Hyabusas, but I haven't seen anywhere if a different rear shock would fit. Does anyone know is something like an R1 or a Fireblade or ZX10R rear shock would fit? I ask because mine is the original 1997 shock, I am a great big fat lardy git and the thing is no longer adjustable and let's face it, it's getting knackered. I will most likely get a shock of Jaws ahom I have purchased from before, but the bike has been off the road for a couple of years whilst I built a house and didn't have time to ride (plus I couldn't get bags of cement and plasterboard on the 'Bird, the wind sheer was terrible!).
I have sod all money what with building the house and garden and a stupidly expensive dog that decided to have a heart murmur that now needs surgery but the fun and relief I crave from riding my bike was so badly missed! Problem is, the old girl is tired, having been dropped a couple of times and having had a fence panel fall on it. I need a complete respray and just want to ride it before winter makes it completely un-fun. My mate just brought a brand new Triumph Tiger Sport and that thing is awesome! I still prefer my bird, but I can definitely feel that rear shock letting it down a bit now.
LOOOOONG winded question, sorry. But, in short, are there other shocks going cheap on ebay that would fit the bike and be suitable for a fat arse like me, and make the bike handle properly again?
Thanks for any help, it's much needed.
I've searched the forums but failed to find any query like this one. I have seen and read about fork replacement and front end rebuilds from fireblades and Hyabusas, but I haven't seen anywhere if a different rear shock would fit. Does anyone know is something like an R1 or a Fireblade or ZX10R rear shock would fit? I ask because mine is the original 1997 shock, I am a great big fat lardy git and the thing is no longer adjustable and let's face it, it's getting knackered. I will most likely get a shock of Jaws ahom I have purchased from before, but the bike has been off the road for a couple of years whilst I built a house and didn't have time to ride (plus I couldn't get bags of cement and plasterboard on the 'Bird, the wind sheer was terrible!).
I have sod all money what with building the house and garden and a stupidly expensive dog that decided to have a heart murmur that now needs surgery but the fun and relief I crave from riding my bike was so badly missed! Problem is, the old girl is tired, having been dropped a couple of times and having had a fence panel fall on it. I need a complete respray and just want to ride it before winter makes it completely un-fun. My mate just brought a brand new Triumph Tiger Sport and that thing is awesome! I still prefer my bird, but I can definitely feel that rear shock letting it down a bit now.
LOOOOONG winded question, sorry. But, in short, are there other shocks going cheap on ebay that would fit the bike and be suitable for a fat arse like me, and make the bike handle properly again?
Thanks for any help, it's much needed.