Bandit Suspension

[_Iain_]

600, mk1

Front forks are getting a proper strip & rebuild soon. However the rear shock has next to no damping.

What would people reccomend?

600RR/R6 shocks can be done, but is fitting a hagon/nitron going to be much more worthwhile doing? Motorcycle suspension setup i know very little about.
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[evoboy]

GSXR shock.

K4 or K6 fits I believe.
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[_Iain_]

Would go R6 if fitting from another bike, more adjustability, easier to fit & cheaper.

What i really need to know is if something like a hagon is going to make a noticeable improvement over fitting another shock (as it would be valved with the b6 in mind instead of a lightweight supersports with different geometry) ?
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[P.addy]

Hagon would get it set to your weight and riding style... I personally reckon swapping for a "personal" shock rather than bodging another bikes shock on there would be the far better option.

But thats just my opinion.

[garth]

Find out how long it is, I've a C1 ZX9R shock sat here doing nothing that you're welcome to.

[lihp]

Why fit another old shock to replace an old shock that is worn out?

Can you honestly say that you know what you're doing with regards to suspension set up where there would be any real world benefit for a fully adjustable rear shock?
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[garth]

[P.addy]

Iain has spent over a grand on replacing parts on the Bandit, a few hundred shouldn't hurt

[garth]

[P.addy]

Can't remember figure, but we do troll him over it, but if he's happy...

Personally... once the brake disks came up for replacement or valves needed doing, ebay, Thundercat, bam.

[Benson_JV]

I got a 04 CBR600RR shock for my bandit for about 35 squid on ebay.
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[evoboy]

I bolted a 09 zx6 shock into my Z750, made the world of difference, cost £30 and was brand new.

I'm keen to know how an R6 shock has more adjust ability than a GSXR one though.... Considering you said you know nothing about suspension?

Hagons arent that great imo. They seem to just be a basic replacement for an OE shock but with a spring to match your weight. Have fitted quite a few and they seem to be about the same as a new OE shock.

You'll find Nitron are also doing 'street' shocks now for not alot of money.
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[temeluchus]

https://shock-factory.co.uk/m-shocks-home.html

https://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=M63052

https://www.nitron.co.uk/Motorcycles/Suzuki/GSF/gsf600-bandit/suzuki-gsf600-bandit-95-99-ntr-sport-shock-1-way

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hyperpro-Sport-Rear-Shock-Absorber-Suzuki-GSF-600-Bandit-95-99-/151071867142?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item232c95c106

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wilbers-EcoLine-540-Shock-fits-SUZUKI-GSF600-Bandit-GN77B-95-99-/400528403146?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item5d415a6aca
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[Blau Zedong]

Best thing to do with the forks is put them in a skip, attached to the bike.
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[_Iain_]

[P.addy]

How long is the R6 shock compared to the Bandit one? Will it fit easy enough?

[_Iain_]

[P.addy]