636 Swap complete...my experience - Page 3

vera · 09-16-09, 12:12 PM

ok, guys, now it's MY turn to swap out my rear shock.

is the '03-'04 Zx636 shock still the way to go?
is it really a straight swap? I don't think I would know how to modify to make it work.

py_archer · 09-30-09, 06:39 PM

How much you weigh? Going by the picture I'd say yes.

Wes4386 · 10-04-09, 08:28 PM

So what does it take to get an 04 zx10 shock on my 03 z1000?

TopendZ · 02-05-10, 12:47 PM

Sold! Now its time to find a front in for me.

100monkeys · 02-05-10, 03:28 PM

What is the un-preloaded length on the 03-04 636 forks, in case I missed seeing that earlier in this thread...
I just got '07 6r tubes for my '08 Z1000 , and they measure 29 1/4 static. My Z is sitting under at 28 3/8 , under its own weight. I dont see the 6r fork being that much different once installed. Certainly not an inch of fork above the top crown...
Dan

100monkeys · 02-06-10, 04:41 PM

Swapped out the forks today... '07 zx6r tubes are sitting 9/16" above the top crown to match the ride height of the stock Z forks , showing 1/4" above...
0.100" per side spacers added at the axle ( equal to simply using the 6r spacers) , and 0.170" per side spacers added at the lower fender mount.
GROOVY.
Now I just need winter to go away so I can try er out...
Dan

Seems that the caliper mounts are a few degrees further away from the stanchions , as well , could use an inch or so more brakeline to accomodate. Its a little tight at full extension.

stevenassco · 02-07-07, 08:24 AM

timmer -

are you using the stock Z1000 rotors?

timmer357 · 02-08-07, 01:25 AM

Affirmative

Nudist · 02-08-07, 06:48 AM

Timmer - Great write up and nice work!

timmer357 · 02-11-07, 11:59 PM

Thanks Nudist, now how about those spy pics of your new creation? I am going to ask at least every week until you cave in...

Zeddy · 02-13-07, 07:15 PM

Correct me if I understood wrong.
If I want to make the rear shock swap, it has to be from a 2003 636 or else I'll have to switch spring?

Is it better to get a 03 shock and use it stock, or buy a almost new 06 shock and switch spring with old device on Z?

What are the chances of getting an old shock from a 636 that is not working that well (worn)?
If anybody here has one to sell, please advise.

Nudist · 02-15-07, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmer357

Thanks Nudist, now how about those spy pics of your new creation? I am going to ask at least every week until you cave in...

Lets just say its a pile of parts now, and the new stuff is arriving every day.

mezzo · 05-12-08, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmer357

Affirmative

In need of some advice

I fitted mzx636 front end to my z1000 2003 model, how much of the fork do i need to be sticking though the top yoke, 10mm 20 mm

Mezzo

canuckerstone · 05-26-08, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mezzo

In need of some advice

I fitted mzx636 front end to my z1000 2003 model, how much of the fork do i need to be sticking though the top yoke, 10mm 20 mm

Mezzo

1.25" - which is about 30mm.

Gusbuster · 05-27-08, 06:03 AM

Hi all
As a newbie to bike modifying I was wondering if the fors of a ZX10 are also suitable for this modification? Having troubles finding some 636 stuff in australia.
Cheers

09-16-09, 12:12 PM	#1
vera Supreme Being Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,207	ok, guys, now it's MY turn to swap out my rear shock. is the '03-'04 Zx636 shock still the way to go? is it really a straight swap? I don't think I would know how to modify to make it work. __________________ Vera Velmerig Cincinnati/Ohio 2006 Kawasaki Z750S (FOR SALE) 1996 Yamaha XJ600 (2002 - 2006) www.motogirlz.org www.scrc88.org Your mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open.

09-30-09, 06:39 PM	#2
py_archer Rising Star Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 284	How much you weigh? Going by the picture I'd say yes. __________________ 06 Plasma Blue Z1000 Pigs of Life MC

02-05-10, 03:28 PM	#5
100monkeys Up-And Comer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 32	What is the un-preloaded length on the 03-04 636 forks, in case I missed seeing that earlier in this thread... I just got '07 6r tubes for my '08 Z1000 , and they measure 29 1/4 static. My Z is sitting under at 28 3/8 , under its own weight. I dont see the 6r fork being that much different once installed. Certainly not an inch of fork above the top crown... Dan __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die tomorrow... '08 Z1000 daily driver, Akra full system race, Ivans's exhaust servo eliminator, Rizoma fatbar, mirror, reservoirs and barends, one-off cnc'd bar clamps, Pazzo levers, Galfer lines, Lightech keyless gascap, OE solo cowl, one-off cnc'd engine covers, '07 ZX6r fork, one-off cnc'd 7075/Ti/Carbon rearsets underway... AMA competition member 1428 Kaw S/C dragbike 1327 Suzy T/G under construction

02-06-10, 04:41 PM	#6
100monkeys Up-And Comer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 32	Swapped out the forks today... '07 zx6r tubes are sitting 9/16" above the top crown to match the ride height of the stock Z forks , showing 1/4" above... 0.100" per side spacers added at the axle ( equal to simply using the 6r spacers) , and 0.170" per side spacers added at the lower fender mount. GROOVY. Now I just need winter to go away so I can try er out... Dan Seems that the caliper mounts are a few degrees further away from the stanchions , as well , could use an inch or so more brakeline to accomodate. Its a little tight at full extension. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die tomorrow... '08 Z1000 daily driver, Akra full system race, Ivans's exhaust servo eliminator, Rizoma fatbar, mirror, reservoirs and barends, one-off cnc'd bar clamps, Pazzo levers, Galfer lines, Lightech keyless gascap, OE solo cowl, one-off cnc'd engine covers, '07 ZX6r fork, one-off cnc'd 7075/Ti/Carbon rearsets underway... AMA competition member 1428 Kaw S/C dragbike 1327 Suzy T/G under construction Last edited by 100monkeys : 02-07-10 at 07:52 AM. Reason: added info

02-08-07, 06:48 AM	#9
Nudist Supreme Being Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,014	Timmer - Great write up and nice work! __________________ Ride Naked. COS-M1K 1. of or pertaining to the cosmos: cosmic laws. 2. characteristic of the cosmos or its phenomena: cosmic events. 3. immeasurably extended in time and space; vast. 4. forming a part of the material universe, esp. outside of the earth.

10-04-09, 08:28 PM	#3
Wes4386 Up-And Comer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 35	So what does it take to get an 04 zx10 shock on my 03 z1000?

02-05-10, 12:47 PM	#4
TopendZ Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 5	Sold! Now its time to find a front in for me.

02-07-07, 08:24 AM	#7
stevenassco Rising Star Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: usa Posts: 259	timmer - are you using the stock Z1000 rotors?

02-08-07, 01:25 AM	#8
timmer357 Rising Star Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 157	Affirmative

02-11-07, 11:59 PM	#10
timmer357 Rising Star Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 157	Thanks Nudist, now how about those spy pics of your new creation? I am going to ask at least every week until you cave in...

02-13-07, 07:15 PM	#11
Zeddy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	Correct me if I understood wrong. If I want to make the rear shock swap, it has to be from a 2003 636 or else I'll have to switch spring? Is it better to get a 03 shock and use it stock, or buy a almost new 06 shock and switch spring with old device on Z? What are the chances of getting an old shock from a 636 that is not working that well (worn)? If anybody here has one to sell, please advise.

05-27-08, 06:03 AM	#15
Gusbuster Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12	ZX10 Forks Hi all As a newbie to bike modifying I was wondering if the fors of a ZX10 are also suitable for this modification? Having troubles finding some 636 stuff in australia. Cheers

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