3EN1 Rear Shock Options

[Clanky]

Hi,

My shock is starting to weep oil so I need to look at getting a replacement. I've read that the r6 mod won't work without swapping out the braced swingarm. I can try to get a better original part or have mine reconditioned.

Are there any other shocks that can be used that are pretty much bolt in? I don't mind fiddling with spacers and dogbones but I don't want to be grinding the frame and swapping swingarms to make something fit.

Cheers

[Taggyd]

i thought the r6 would fit without the lengthening adapters with just a shaving off the corner of the shock to clear? i've got a working 3en1 shock that came from a running bike if you need one for the mean time, going cheap!
pm if you want it!

[Evilchicken0]

The shock "should" be the same as the FZR600 3HE ... if you want to go to the R6 shock I'd suggest you fit a different arm but if you do that then you'd really question whether you want a 17" wheel so it's a bit of can of worms.

[Clanky]

Hi Evil,

I've got a 600 that is having a major rebuild so I'm trying to focus on that. Time and money is a factor and I'm trying to keep the 400 as my daily ride (only spending on maintenance to keep it safe/reliable). Like you say it's a can of worms sometimes and I don't want to be tempted spending money on the 400 right now unless I really have to.

[Evilchicken0]

I'd buy Taggy's then

[thunderace]

I've been looking into this myself. The options for a straight (possible dog bone change required for ride height) swap are:

2006-08 R6
K1-K4 GSXR 750/1000
CBR600 RR3
ZX6R B & P models.

[Clanky]

Well I've gone for Taggy's old shock for now, thanks for sorting that out. If there is a confirmed option for a shock with more adjustment I'd certainly consider it for a future mod.

Thanks all for the help.

[thunderace]

I've got a ZX6R P8 shock in the post so I'll let you know the crack when it turns up