Will this work?

[GoTeamV]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Superbike-OEM-Showa-Rear-Shock-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19c27a9b99QQitemZ110636997529QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_1182

Would this be an improvement over the stock 620 suspension?

Will it fit?

[junior varsity]

somebody will know whether it will bolt up or not, but whether the spring it has on it is right for your weight or not is likely something you'll also need to consider.

[Monster Dave]

First question - what troubles are you having with the stock suspension?

[GoTeamV]

First question - what troubles are you having with the stock suspension?

I am 215 pounds of American man I suppose is my biggest problem.   

[Jarvicious]

I feel your pain

[GoTeamV]

I sat on a Speed Triple the other day and I liked how it felt like I was sitting higher and the suspension sagged less when I sat on it.  I am looking to recreate that posture with my Monster 620.  I figured it'd be easier to by a shock/spring combo from a different Ducati and replace it.  Am I wrong?

Any help at all would be nice. 

[atomic410]

adjustable dog bone

[junior varsity]

adjustable dog bone

+1.


And springs.

[GoTeamV]

adjustable dog bone

So is there a Ducati (or other make/model)  that has something that will bolt right up?  I from a search on here know a 748 has an adjustable rod that is compatible.  Would an entire used suspension from a 748 be a good way to go?

This is adjustable I believe.   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-748-916-996-Rear-Shock-Link-B-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem255ec6001fQQitemZ160503824415QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2198wt_939

[DucatiTorrey]

i too am looking into this for my 696, but dont know where to look for springs.

[orangelion03]

RaceTech is an excellent source for springs and all things suspension in general.  They have a spring rate calculator that allows you to select a spring that more closely matches your weight and riding style.

http://www.racetech.com/page.aspx?id=53&menuid=61

Scroll down to the section titled "HP FORK and SHOCK SPRINGS".

Though I have since purchased a set of S2R1000 forks (to which I added Race Tech springs), the single largest improvement in feel and handling to my stock S2R800 was fitting stiffer springs all around.

[DucatiTorrey]

RaceTech is an excellent source for springs and all things suspension in general.  They have a spring rate calculator that allows you to select a spring that more closely matches your weight and riding style.

http://www.racetech.com/page.aspx?id=53&menuid=61

Scroll down to the section titled "HP FORK and SHOCK SPRINGS".

Though I have since purchased a set of S2R1000 forks (to which I added Race Tech springs), the single largest improvement in feel and handling to my stock S2R800 was fitting stiffer springs all around.

looks like a great company, just nothing for the 696. I'm starting to feel like the 696 is beginning to to become forgotten to aftermarket manufacturers.

[junior varsity]

Give them a call!

[GoTeamV]

So has anyone used a end link from a 748 on their monster?

I have looked at my non-adjustable and there are no threads...does this mean that any dogbone with threads on either end is adjustable?