R6 Rear Shock Fitment Questions

[cpw888]

Ok so as some of you may know, I recently fitted the 17 inch RGV wheel to my KR1S.

Now, to bring the ride height back, its time for this little baby to go in:



That's a brand spankin new 2006 R6 Shock...

So, can any of you guys give me a walk through on what to do with the fitment, as this is totally not my area of expertise.

Starting with the removal of the old shock and everything.

Thanks guys, I know I ask a lot from you all, but you have never let me down yet!


Chris.

[SHimmer45]

you are going to have issues with that shock clearing the original airbox (if you still have it)


removing the old shock isnt that difficult (even i manage it without too much drama) you will need some thing or some one to hold the back end up while removing it all. theres on a few bolts (top shock mount and the sock linkages to deal with) and thare is a reasonable amount of room are that area as well.

im sure there is a section in the KR KIVE area for what is required to fit it.

[buzinc]

If memory serves, top of the R6 shock, the bush is a smaller diameter than kr1/s. Any engineering shop should be able to ream it larger. I think you need some .5mm spacers - on the bottom mount.


Buz

[cpw888]

Thanks guys, what do you reckon I should do about the Airbox then?

Is removing it and using a Pod style filter and jetting up a good idea, or not?

I know that removing the Airbox on an Aprilia RS250 is a big no no, is it the same deal with these?

[buzinc]

Best look here?

viewtopic.php?t=4684&highlight=airbox

Buz

[the-elf]

Thanks guys, what do you reckon I should do about the Airbox then?

Is removing it and using a Pod style filter and jetting up a good idea, or not?

I know that removing the Airbox on an Aprilia RS250 is a big no no, is it the same deal with these?

You need to mod the airbox to give room around the top of the shock and to give it as much internal volumn as possiable. I think RC46 and somone else has posted info on how it is done. If you get a hacksaw to a couple of airboxes and a solding iron to plastic weld it all back together it shouldn't be too hard a jobbie.

[cpw888]

Ah perfect!

Thanks very much for that guys, big help...

I will keep you posted on my progress, I am still waiting delivery of the shock from the UK (I'm in Australia)

Once again, thanks a lot!

Chris.

[smithyrc30]

Well I'm flabbergasted....

Is everyone in Aus with a KR dumping the original wheels at the moment?

I've just done mine (RGV front and rear in ZXR400 yokes).

was an easy fit up, just need to correct the rear ride height.

Is the R6 shock the way to go or is it just one of the options?

Don't really want to bugger about with the air box if I can avoid it.

[ScottaKR]

Well I'm flabbergasted....

Is everyone in Aus with a KR dumping the original wheels at the moment?

I've just done mine (RGV front and rear in ZXR400 yokes).

was an easy fit up, just need to correct the rear ride height.

Is the R6 shock the way to go or is it just one of the options?

Don't really want to bugger about with the air box if I can avoid it.

Well, it's one of the options.
If you use the R6 shock, you MUST mod the airbox.
Otherwise, you can get custom length "dog legs" made up to get it to the right height (but your still stuck with your standard and probably half shagged shock).
Or you could go all out and get a custom shock made to suit.

Me, I'll be going the R6 route when I fit my RGV rear.

[JanBros]

here is some onfo on what (aftermarket)shocks you could use :

viewtopic.php?t=2579