suspension question.

[armand]

I went into gp suspension about a month ago and they told me for my bike 07 r1 I need to get an 03-05 r6 rear shock. I'm not doubting their knowledge in any way, but I want to know why an r6 rear shock ? is it stiffer than my r1, or more adjustment options ? also. I assume 06 R6S rear shock would work just as well ?

and my other question is. the bike came stock with pilot powers, they seem to be ok, but I'm looking for something a bit more sticky especially since I'm starting to do some track days (mind you a few means 2-3/yr so not many) any recommendations on better tires ? and what psi would be good for PP's ?

thx
Armand

[Ed Who?]

i know that some have done that, PM Barry for more info, or he might post up why...or maybe the "WALLER" aka Ben at GP will explain for us...

[armand]

yea. I pm'ed Barry about a week ago and still no answer lol. guess he's just busy or sumfin

[Ed Who?]

here is the TOP SECRET TRICK with Barry.


TEXT HIM! He replies instantly. Its hard for us this time of year, but text him.

206.372.6898

[tim413]

I went into gp suspension about a month ago and they told me for my bike 07 r1 I need to get an 03-05 r6 rear shock. I'm not doubting their knowledge in any way, but I want to know why an r6 rear shock ? is it stiffer than my r1, or more adjustment options ? also. I assume 06 R6S rear shock would work just as well ?

and my other question is. the bike came stock with pilot powers, they seem to be ok, but I'm looking for something a bit more sticky especially since I'm starting to do some track days (mind you a few means 2-3/yr so not many) any recommendations on better tires ? and what psi would be good for PP's ?

thx
Armand

Definitely text Barry as everyone else suggests, he'll enlighten you.

That said, as he's done this for me and my bike (185lbs and '04R1) it was just a spring transplant + delrin preload spacer (R6 spring is just a little shorter) + GP valving IIRC. Works good enough for my "old" beastie.

Tim
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[armand]

he replied and I added his # so I can text him from now on. if anyone else was curious he said the shock pretty much lacks rebound :)

~235 to revalve it vs 30-60 bucks for a used r6 shock. yea I can see the route I'll probably take for now lol.

[Barry Wressell]

I don't think the stock R6 shock will fit in the 07 R1, I believe they are different lengths and the piggy back resevoir is angled different as well. As Tim said we can put a different spring on his and did the valving.