Rear shock mounting differences

[Chrisgg90]

Hi,

I was wondering if there's a difference with the rear shock mounting on the frame between my 1988 and the 1998 ?

There is a guy local selling loads of parts from a 1998 bike and I'm thinking of buying some of his parts.

If I was to buy the swing arm the linkage and the shock would it fit my bike or is the top shock mount different and not allow the 98 shock to be fitted ?

[sandblaster]

It just so happens that I have a 88 frame and a newer swing arm with linkage that I could try it on.
I believe that you can use the 88 frame but you would need to use all the newer suspension from the 98, not just a shock.
IE swing arm, linkage, rear brake caliper and mount, shock, and possibly sub frame.
The 88 k5 shock has a single mounting post whereas the 89-04 k5 used the H shaped clevis.
More tomorrow.

[Chrisgg90]

Thanks for the update sandblasted. Yeah I was going to buy the lot, shock, subframe, and linkage, didn't think it would need the subframe right enough I thought those were the same.

[sandblaster]

http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1114

[Chrisgg90]

Thanks sandblaster for doing that and throwing it together. I'll buy the 98 stuff and maybe switch them over I'll see how the 88 rides with the WP shock that's on it already and the 98 front end when it's been tuned to my weight etc.