^^^ Thanks for understanding what I was trying to get at buddy....I honestly already have a k4 shock, ready to be fitted but just wanted to know whats best.
On my srad I asked the same question....was looking for ohlins shock and the k4 kept coming up but not the srad....was told to be patient and get the shock the bike was designed for.In other words a srad specific one.
Just applying the same logic to the gk76a.

guys, pls help me on this. my rear shock is leaking. lets say i get myself a k6 shock, do i just take out the old & replace the new? do i need any special support or whatever? if i just unscrew the bolts, will my bike fall apart or whatever? sorry, noob here, i'm thinking of changing myself. my bike is complete, running.

You need to take the weight off the swingarm.
Method i use is axle stands under the pegs.......

thanks!! anybody can provide a pic of it on bike? i've bid the k7 gsxr600 @ us$80.50, include shipping.
i'm worry about the top, will it hit the battery compartment?
"DO I NEED THE K7 DOG BONE TOO OR JUST THE SHOCK?" cos i ordered the shock itself only...

http://eekafreek.com/2008/04/20/gsxr-40 ... ion-part-2
Not mine found in spec sheet section (GAVSTA)

Hi Ben , sure the guide will explain but I understand the k7 shock will use the gk76a linkage without issue.. Im bidding on the same here

panda wrote:http://eekafreek.com/2008/04/20/gsxr-40 ... ion-part-2
Not mine found in spec sheet section (GAVSTA)

thanks so much. now i'm not that worry. the shock has been shipped out last night!!

Tonyj wrote:Hi Ben , sure the guide will explain but I understand the k7 shock will use the gk76a linkage without issue.. Im bidding on the same here

good news. in singapre, dont think i'll have that cheap deal of the shock. workshop offered me an old gk76a shock @ S$100++. now i got myself a 4year old shock @ S$100...

Armi400 wrote:You need to take the weight off the swingarm.
Method i use is axle stands under the pegs.......

armi400, did you grind the linkage off abit to get the shock in? or just direct swap in? if it needs grinding, i need to standby some tools or whatever. dont want to get stuck with the shock 1/2 way.

ben2306 wrote:

Armi400 wrote:You need to take the weight off the swingarm.
Method i use is axle stands under the pegs.......

armi400, did you grind the linkage off abit to get the shock in? or just direct swap in? if it needs grinding, i need to standby some tools or whatever. dont want to get stuck with the shock 1/2 way.

Mate, i haven't done this yet....was just explaing how to get the weight off he suspension for you to carry out the work.
The link above suggests that the linkage IS ground down abit but I myself have yet to do it.
Sorry for any confusion mate!