GSXR shock upgrade, complete kit for 250r/300

Dark · August 14th, 2013, 03:34 PM

Sold.

Somchai · August 14th, 2013, 08:35 PM

Ryan may i ask you why you sell the shock, is it too stiff?

Dark · August 14th, 2013, 09:54 PM

I never had a chance to install it so I cannot comment on the ride quality.

I am selling my 300 and I have a few extra parts that aren't going with the bike.

Dark · August 15th, 2013, 10:28 AM

I'll take offers.

bitaria · August 15th, 2013, 10:55 AM

Ah global internet. Just sent you a PM and then realized you're in Germany. To a Ninja n00b, pictures, and any other info about setup would be awesome!

Dark · August 15th, 2013, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitaria

Ah global internet. Just sent you a PM and then realized you're in Germany. To a Ninja n00b, pictures, and any other info about setup would be awesome!

I'm on a US military base which is how I can ship USPS.

I'll try and get some pictures now.

Dark · August 15th, 2013, 12:38 PM

original post updated with a picture.

csmith12 · August 16th, 2013, 04:44 AM

Somebody buy this, even if your done it all yourself by piecing it together, your still into it for somewhere near $75-$100 depending on the bones you get. So your not really overpaying. This is a no brainer install with all the parts right there.

The ride quality is very much improved and for you track riders... GET SOME!

Dark · August 16th, 2013, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Somebody buy this, even if your done it all yourself by piecing it together, your still into it for somewhere near $75-$100 depending on the bones you get. So your not really overpaying. This is a no brainer install with all the parts right there.

The ride quality is very much improved and for you track riders... GET SOME!

And I overpaid for the dogbones ($100) Link but I'm not looking to pass the pain to the next owner.

Somchai · August 16th, 2013, 08:29 AM

Ryan thank you for your answer and excuse me for my at least unnecessary question since I'd read about the drilling but in my mind there was the idea about the stiffness.
But may I please ask you another question, just for me interesting, how long is the measurement beween the eyes of the dog bones?
Thank you and enjoy your time in Germany.

bitaria · August 17th, 2013, 08:21 AM

I'm the new owner

Hope it works on my 250R... spent an hour on the phone with suspension tech yesterday and basically the answer was "try it and let me know"

csmith12 · August 17th, 2013, 08:37 AM

@bitaria - Gratz! Here is your install DIY. If you have all the tools, a vice to hold the shock and a decent drill, your install should take about 1-2 hours. Take your time, do a good job and torque those bolts to spec!

Ask your tech friend to help you set it up if your unsure how to do it. @Rexbo may be able to give you some pointers on some initial settings based vaguely on your weight and such.

I really, really like mine. The difference is night and day while at pace on the track. Especially over the bumps.

bitaria · August 17th, 2013, 08:43 AM

We are going to address the front with emulators / springs / preload adjustable fork caps. The main concern with the GSXR shock is valving and spring rate. Looks like the new link will get height about where it should be too.
@csmith12, well checked the WMRRA rulebook and it does not say non-stock dogbone links are allowed, so maybe I won't be able to use them. Crap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

@bitaria - Gratz! Here is your install DIY. If you have all the tools, a vice to hold the shock and a decent drill, your install should take about 1-2 hours. Take your time, do a good job and torque those bolts to spec!

Ask your tech friend to help you set it up if your unsure how to do it. @Rexbo may be able to give you some pointers on some initial settings based vaguely on your weight and such.

I really, really like mine. The difference is night and day while at pace on the track. Especially over the bumps.

csmith12 · August 17th, 2013, 09:05 AM

I have found/learned that.... unless your beating the crap outta everyone, nobody will really care. YMMV.

Lychee · August 20th, 2013, 01:34 PM

So... they will allow a gsxr rear shock in a ninjette, but not the dog bones?

bitaria · August 20th, 2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lychee

So... they will allow a gsxr rear shock in a ninjette, but not the dog bones?

Supersport rules allow any shock to be used, but linkage is not called out - per regs anything that is not explicitly allowed is not. Height-adjustable shocks are available to accomplish the same goal, but they are much more expensive. Kinda dumb in Ninja Cup context.

Dark · August 21st, 2013, 03:15 AM

thankfully the bones looks almost identical to stock minus the stickers.

August 14th, 2013, 09:54 PM	#3
Dark Simple kind of man Name: Ryan Location: Stuttgart, Germany Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 133	I never had a chance to install it so I cannot comment on the ride quality. I am selling my 300 and I have a few extra parts that aren't going with the bike. __________________________________________________

August 15th, 2013, 10:28 AM	#4
Dark Simple kind of man Name: Ryan Location: Stuttgart, Germany Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 133	I'll take offers. __________________________________________________

August 15th, 2013, 12:38 PM	#7
Dark Simple kind of man Name: Ryan Location: Stuttgart, Germany Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 133	original post updated with a picture. __________________________________________________

August 16th, 2013, 04:44 AM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Somebody buy this, even if your done it all yourself by piecing it together, your still into it for somewhere near $75-$100 depending on the bones you get. So your not really overpaying. This is a no brainer install with all the parts right there. The ride quality is very much improved and for you track riders... GET SOME! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 17th, 2013, 08:37 AM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	@bitaria - Gratz! Here is your install DIY. If you have all the tools, a vice to hold the shock and a decent drill, your install should take about 1-2 hours. Take your time, do a good job and torque those bolts to spec! Ask your tech friend to help you set it up if your unsure how to do it. @Rexbo may be able to give you some pointers on some initial settings based vaguely on your weight and such. I really, really like mine. The difference is night and day while at pace on the track. Especially over the bumps. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 14th, 2013, 08:35 PM	#2
Somchai Freedom for Germany Location: This World Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-FI Posts: A lot.	Ryan may i ask you why you sell the shock, is it too stiff?

August 15th, 2013, 10:55 AM	#5
bitaria ninjette.org member Name: Oleg Location: Seattle WA Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): CRF450X, CRF250R/SM, Husky 630 SMS, Ninja 250R Posts: 144	Ah global internet. Just sent you a PM and then realized you're in Germany. To a Ninja n00b, pictures, and any other info about setup would be awesome!

August 16th, 2013, 08:29 AM	#10
Somchai Freedom for Germany Location: This World Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-FI Posts: A lot.	Ryan thank you for your answer and excuse me for my at least unnecessary question since I'd read about the drilling but in my mind there was the idea about the stiffness. But may I please ask you another question, just for me interesting, how long is the measurement beween the eyes of the dog bones? Thank you and enjoy your time in Germany.

August 17th, 2013, 08:21 AM	#11
bitaria ninjette.org member Name: Oleg Location: Seattle WA Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): CRF450X, CRF250R/SM, Husky 630 SMS, Ninja 250R Posts: 144	I'm the new owner Hope it works on my 250R... spent an hour on the phone with suspension tech yesterday and basically the answer was "try it and let me know"

August 17th, 2013, 09:05 AM	#14
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I have found/learned that.... unless your beating the crap outta everyone, nobody will really care. YMMV. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 20th, 2013, 01:34 PM	#15
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	So... they will allow a gsxr rear shock in a ninjette, but not the dog bones? __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

August 21st, 2013, 03:15 AM	#17
Dark Simple kind of man Name: Ryan Location: Stuttgart, Germany Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 133	thankfully the bones looks almost identical to stock minus the stickers. __________________________________________________

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