[Sven Hoek]

Has anyone tried replacing their stock rear shock with one from a '93-'95 ZX-7 Ninja? They look almost identical so I'm wondering it it would work. The ZX-7 shock might be about an inch longer between the two mounting points. Would this cause a problem mounting the shock?

I'm very tempted to give this a try! ;D

Thank you for any feedback!

Sven

 

[Frog]

I have no clue if they fit or not.. :-\

But anyhow, Welcome and keep us posted on this project

 

[2dogs]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I haven't heard of this mod but maybe you'd like to try it and let us know?

 

[dad]

An inch longer at the shock will result in about 2 3/4" to 3" at the wheel due to the linkage leverage. A bit much in my estimation.

 

[Frog]

Woah !

3 inches gain in the back.. We have found a new alternative to lower the handlebars ;D

 

[dad]

Woah !

3 inches gain in the back.. We have found a new alternative to lower the handlebars ;D

... and that's if it doesn't bind on the linkage first.

 

[Sven Hoek]

Thank you for the info! I think I may still get one but take it to a machine shop and have a new hole drilled through the mount. Thus placing the two mounting points the same exact distance as the stock shock. I won't know for sure if this will work without acutally purchasing a used ZX-7 Shock and comparing the two right next to each other. So I guess its off to Ebay!!!! ;D

Thanks again!

 

[Frog]

Keep us posted

 

[Sven Hoek]

Keep us posted

I definitely will! 8)