Lost 10mm ride height after fiting zx10r shock

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Ive just fitted my zx10r shock. I measured the height of the bike before and after (no-one sat on it) and its now 10mm lower.

On my z shock I had 10mm of thread showing - on the zx10 I have 18mm.

The zx10 is 20kilos lighter than the z so im guessing its a lighter spring.

Has anyone else had this and did they fit the z spring onto the zx10 shock to sort it out?

Havent ridden the bike yet but I know if the rear is lowered it may stiffen up the front going into corners which isnt what I want.

It only took 10 mins to fit so to take it off and nip to my dealer for them to swap the springs isnt a problem.

Any advice appreciated

Cheers
Biker

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Cant say I noticed any difference.....well except the back end handling better

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Is it worth fitting a Jack up kit?

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YES.....................makes the bike turn in better. I put my z1000 spring on the zx10r shock and my ride height was returned back. The spring on the zx10r is softer so with the z's extra weight there was a loss of 10mm.

Biker

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The jack up kit will give that 10mm + some back to the Z