Rear shock swap on a 97?? : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

genesisZX7R · 09-30-2008, 12:05 PM

Will any other rear shocks fit a 97 ZX7R? Looks possible that a ZX10R will fit?

suprajztwenty · 10-02-2008, 07:20 PM

just curious, but have you tried adjusting your stock shock for more comfort? what exactly is the reason u want a bigger bikes shock?

genesisZX7R · 10-04-2008, 05:51 PM

i think it has bad seals....figure instead of rebuilding I would upgrade to a later model shock if possible

suprajztwenty · 10-04-2008, 06:50 PM

ooo, well let me know how it goes- maybe you could get a machinist to make an adapter or somthin...theyre crazy good at making bike parts work, btw- anyone working at a machine shop in tx wanna be my buddy, i buy beers

genesisZX7R · 10-05-2008, 07:03 PM

I have a buddy that races a zx6r and a zx10r and we are going to check the shocks this week to see if one or the other will work

GreenT · 10-06-2008, 10:29 PM

Hi..new here but am trying to see if I can get an Ohlin or Penske rear shock for my 99. However, I will also see if the new 06 R6 shocks will fit as well. I know the r6 shock has less travel but it looks as though it will fit. Anything is better than the stocker IMO.

genesisZX7R · 10-11-2008, 06:20 PM

I will know this week if a 6 or a 10 shock will work and will update.

davewaibel · 10-13-2008, 12:48 PM

there is a penske shock- new on ebay now-

genesisZX7R · 10-13-2008, 06:55 PM

Penske shock would be nice but a little too pricey for what I need...I am hoping for a little better functioning and looking later model OEM replacement.

Bozo · 10-14-2008, 01:05 PM

04-05 ZX12R shock. They come up on eBay all the time. Cheap and easy to install. Still OEM, but better valving than the 7R shock.

genesisZX7R · 10-14-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bozo

04-05 ZX12R shock. They come up on eBay all the time. Cheap and easy to install. Still OEM, but better valving than the 7R shock.

thanks!! I will check that out.

fast5 · 10-15-2008, 09:55 PM

The 07 ZX6rs shock looks very similar as well.......I got one for Sale! PM me with your need.

genesisZX7R · 10-16-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fast5

The 07 ZX6rs shock looks very similar as well.......I got one for Sale! PM me with your need.

Yeah...that is what I thought also and picked one up from a friend today. If I get time i will see if it actually does work this weekend...I will update when I find out for sure. Thanks

kaw_boy · 10-22-2008, 08:08 AM

any further update on this??

genesisZX7R · 11-02-2008, 03:04 PM

Got the shock...from an 07 6rr...I think that is what the guy said anyway.
Took the old shock out today and it looks doable.
Here is what I know so far.
The new 6 shock is 1/2 inch shorter but i am thinking this is good as I want to lower the bike a little. Not sure how much a 1/2" shorter shock will lower the rear. If it is too much i could make a new upper mount or alter or add a spacer to the stock one so I initially do not see this as being a deal breaker.
The lower shock clevis/mount is a couple mm narrower on the 6 shock but I think I can have the spacer in the rocker machined to make this work. The flanges on the needle bearing on the rocker are a tight fit so they may need a little messaging also.
I figure it will give me a better functioning and looking shock and might end up lowering the rear without using lowering links.
I should have it on in a week or so and will update.

kaw_boy · 11-03-2008, 07:29 AM

watch sitting to low in the rear... this will produce a chopper affect with your sport bike... last i checked occ was not a threat on the moto gp circuit!!

genesisZX7R · 11-03-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kaw_boy

watch sitting to low in the rear... this will produce a chopper affect with your sport bike... last i checked occ was not a threat on the moto gp circuit!!

wait till you see my 4 up 4 out neck..

Not sure my chopper lingo is 100% correct, but you get my drift.

I figure on lowering the whole bike a proportionate amount...maybe around 15mm or so.

genesisZX7R · 11-12-2008, 11:17 AM

I dropped off the inner bushing for the rocker..the one where the lower shock mounts...at an edm machine shop to have them shave off a couple mm's. I am picking it up tomorrow. So far that looks like the only issue and if I have time I will see if I can get the shock installed this weekend.

MAGFED308 · 11-12-2008, 12:16 PM

My understanding is the zx10r/6rr shock is not the best choice for a zx7 because the zx10/6rr is lighter then the zx7 therefore the spring would have to be replaced.

I have a Brand new 96-03 zx7r shock, never used and is for sale, just thought I'd throw that in.