'06 R6 shock fit on RVF?

[RVFHooligan]

Anyone know if a '06 R6 rear shock will fit on RVF? If so it doesn't look like you would have to modify the battery tray. I've sent an e-mail for the exact measurements eye to eye. Here's a pic of one.

[CMSMJ1]

I doubt it is my gut instinct.

the res will be a problem surely? SP1 (RC51/52) shocks drop straight in, but are too long and the res fouls the battery area.

ask on the FZR section for some sizes as a few guys are fitting these R6 shocks to the 400's with a slight extension mod.

[simmo]

if i remember correctly, the resivior hits the frame, not allowing it to be used at all.

i tried putting the 1 i bought for the fzr i used to race, and seeing as my nc30 was in bits i thought id try and fit it, but it didnt fit.

i did put up a post, but cant find it.

[RVFHooligan]

Well I have a mate who is giving me one for free so I'll have a go and see if I can make it work. I have the ride height spacers in with the stock shock so that might give some extra clearance for the frame. Modifying the battery box looks like a possibility, but not as much as a '51 shock where the reservoir sticks straight back. The only other thought was the proximity of the reservoir to the exhaust, might heat it up a bit and cause problems. I'll keep you posted.

[RVFHooligan]

OK, so I got the shock last night. Initial impressions are good, of course I won't know until I get it all apart. The R6 shock is 1/2" shorter than standard, eye to eye dimensions, which can be corrected for with additional ride height spacers on the top bracket. The width of the "prongs" on the bottom of the shocks are identical. The reason I choose the R6 shock is because the piggy back reservoir is compact on top and on the left side of the shock, AWAY from the exhaust and doesn't stick straight back like most of the rest. I'll need to move the battery back about 3/4" in the battery box which shouldn't be much of a problem. I have some thin sheet aluminum and I'll fabricate the parts of the undertray that I need to remove/modify. Anyway, I'll post some pics later and you can tell me what you think.

[RVFHooligan]

Good news, it really looks like it will work. So close in every way but very possible. The '06 R6 shock is 1/2" shorter eye to eye dimensions. Adding 1/2" in shims puts things even with the standard set up. But additional clearance is needed so you WILL have to run the extra 5mm (HRC) ride height. I had 5mm extra rear ride height via shims set up with the standard unit already. It really does fit like a glove, almost perfect, like it was made for the bike. No interference with the exhaust on the right side and the piggy back reservoir sticks out to the left side and does not interfere with anything there either. I only have it set up on the bike with the 1/2" correction via shims and only 4mm extra ride height, not the full 5mm, so imagine everything with an extra mm of clearance. The ONLY problem is the upper shock mount, the standard RVF one does not work, the opening on the prongs/clevis is a little too tight and the bolt is going to be too short with the extra shims. As you can see from the one picture the nut is only catching on 3-4 threads. If I can find another upper shock mount from another bike (the R6 one is way shorter) or have a custom mount fabricated, I think we are in business. AND, no battery box modifications are necessary, it doesn't even touch the battery box. The high speed compression adjuster comes close to the mount on the frame for the undertray attachment, but is still a good 3-4mm away and the upper part of the shock and mount are stable or fixed, it's the bottom of the shock and dog bones that move so no problems there. Here's the pics.................tell me what you think? Impressions? Ideas? Cheers!

[grandpanot]

Looks like the only problem you might have is getting at the adjustment screws or at least the forward one. Is it just the angle of the picture or is one of the adjusters slightly behind the subframe? Either way you can't argue the price even if you have to slightly engineer it.

[nakes]

Looks very good.. If you are gonna fabricate a new upper mount, can you make it so that it includes the extra 5mm ... so the whole shock sits 5mm lower...

[fastdruid]

What dimensions do you need for the top shock mount?

I've got a couple of GSXR750 ride height adjustable upper shock mounts sat doing nothing[1], I'll try and remember to measure them.

Druid

[1] Came with shocks bought for my SV which doesn't use the adjustable mount.

[RVFHooligan]

Looks like the only problem you might have is getting at the adjustment screws or at least the forward one. Is it just the angle of the picture or is one of the adjusters slightly behind the subframe? Either way you can't argue the price even if you have to slightly engineer it.

It's just the angle of the pic. The adjuster at the bottom of the shock is fully accessible, and the upper two are accessible, one from above the subframe bar and the other from below. And yes, I can't argue with the price!