Replacing Mk1 Bandit Shock With Better Shock?

[Benson_JV]

Hi All

The stock shock in the bandit is getting on a bit and isn't really what I want from a shock. What would you reccomend to replace it with? I believe early GSXR 750 shocks fit easily? Anything better out there? (Preferably that doesn't require any mods to make it fit)

Any info greatly recieved.

Thanks

Benson
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[Babba]

[Benson_JV]

Unfortunately that sort of money is well out of my price range, thanks for the info though, will have a nosy at the Hagons.
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[Babba]

[Benson_JV]

Excellent, cheers. I'll scour the 'bay.
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[evoboy]

From memory.

GSXR750 K model shocks bolt in ( K4 seems to ring a bell ).

If not a ZX6/7/9/12 shock can be made to fit anything
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[temeluchus]

https://www.bbbikeshop.co.uk/acatalog/Browse___Best___Buy_Suzuki_Betor_Range_224.html

About as cheap as a brand new shock gets.

I have ridden a BMW K100 with one fitted and it was fine.
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[chris-red]

I'd go for a Nitron over Hagon, they tailor it to you for no extra cost.

https://www.nitron.co.uk/Shop/Product/1607/suzuki-gsf600-bandit-95-99-ntr-sport-shock-1-way

£379
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[P.addy]

Can measure the GSXR K1-3 750 shock for you.

[Benson_JV]

Thanks all.
Paddy if you could that'd be great.

That nitron shock looks & sounds ace but is way to expensive unfortunately.
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[garth]

If a ZX9R shock does fit, I have a C model one, springs a bit rusty but it's functional and has damping, done 14k miles.

Free.

[Mikey3]

I do beleive the newer gixer shocks fit, a friend of mine has a '95 Bandit and is looking to upgrade as his is positively.... bollocks.
Like said, Nitron and Hagon do replacement shocks, and wemoto do them, i'd go there personally.
Alternatively, Ohlins also do replacement shocks, but you'll have a mighty old laugh when it gets to the prices

Mike
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[Benson_JV]

After spending the afternoon researching, I think the best combo of price/decency is going to be a 03-04 CBR600RR shock. £40 odd...

Garth: Thanks very much chap, I'll have a look see at the length of them & if I have to mod anything!
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Willson - "If you go out on that CBR600 in the winter, you're going to do more miles on your side than on your wheels."
Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[Quornholio]

I've seen a Mk1 with an R6 shock, may be worth looking into also, though I don't know if there was any mods necessary.

Hope you're enjoying her

[Benson_JV]