KTM WP shock in RD07 (How to...)

[scarfacehugo]

Hi!

Recently I bought a KTM 620 LC4 rear shock for £50 (egay) to fit My RD07.

It had to be a shock from a bike who uses the same linkage system has the AT. Some KTMs use PDS system (shock bolted directly into the swingarm) and those wont fit or work properly.

It came 3 cms longer than the Showa so I send it to the guys over at ABEngineering for a shortening and service. They charged me £60 for this and took 1 week to get it done.

When it came back I had to fabricate some shims to replace the ones on the top eye of the shock. They needed to be 6mm wider in total to fit the frame mount.
I got a heavier spring in it and basically just threw it in the bike. I still dont have the pics that show it, but the shock is now in the bike. I still have to sort the rear brake master cylinder wich has to be moved 1" back to clear some space for the shock reservoir. Just a small plate will do the job.
More pics to come soon

[scarfacehugo]

A bit more work done today. Managed to get the master cylinder plate done.

I think I'll need to shorten and re-route the rear brake line.

[Kjell Lindberg]

So can you report any ride improvments?

[fabienlegall]

Nice

[Paul-S]

Looking good so far

[Hodgo]

This may be a personal Preferance. But WP would be the last brand of Shock that I would put in my AT.

Over hear in Aust they are failing at a great rate on the Orange Beasts.

Guess all the roads are smoother over there where you guys are ?

[scarfacehugo]

So can you report any ride improvments?

Not yet, I havent tried it yet, too many loose things on the bike, but its a lot stiffer now and with compression and rebound adjustment too. It's got to make a difference...

[scarfacehugo]

This may be a personal Preferance. But WP would be the last brand of Shock that I would put in my AT.

Over hear in Aust they are failing at a great rate on the Orange Beasts.

Guess all the roads are smoother over there where you guys are ?

This is off a 96 620 LC4. Not a recent model shock, anyway, I've spent so far £120, so its ok if it fails. A big difference between the £700 they ask for new WP shocks to fit the AT. Hey, if I had the money, I might even be stupid enough to buy a better bike...

[stageonesimmo]

Hey, if I had the money, I might even be stupid enough to buy a better bike...

Not possible.

[scarfacehugo]

Not possible.

ok, another bike with a better shock....