Installing the Penske Shock

While installing the Penske shock using this guide http://www.svrider.com/tips/penske.htm
I also removed the the kickstand for easier installation and when I reinstalled the kickstand I had no clearance problems like the poster of the guide but I am not sure why.

The shock I got had the short hose for the reservoir, after tossing the idea of welding a bracket on the subframe because of being to labor intense.
I came up with the idea of using electrical EMT pipe.
First I thought I would do it like this.



I used my spare subframe for easier scribing, my plan was to rivet the right side from the inside in the rail.
While I worked on that I came up with this idea.


That should work the best because it does not require any modifications to the subframe. Here is the final painted bracket.


After doing that I found this post on SVRiders.com http://www.svrider.com/tips/penske_install.htm
Guess I should have done a Google search on that before I started.

Penske Shock

Needs a rebuild and a lighter spring, it`s already on its way back from Penske. I am very impressed how easy the spring is changed. Customer service over at Penske is also pretty good so far.

The Front End

The front end, a 99 GSXR750SRAD is pretty much stock, I only changed the fork oil to 10w oil, replaced the seals. The brake lines are some black SS lines.

Side SIde Project, my GF`s SVS

After riding my bike for a while my GF wanted to update her SVS with a GSXR front end and a better rear shock also.
She is getting a SRAD750 front end and a penske in the rear.
I 1. thought I put the penske on my bike but the ohlins still works fine for me.