Will a 650l stock shock/ spring bolt up to 600?

[Ferdinand]

I got a 99 600r and was wondering if the L shock/spring will bolt right up to the 600?

Front what I can tell it looks like it should be an even swap?? Anyone done it?

[JoeBlow Kokomo]

I imagine it would.

Doubt that it is any different (better).

If you just need one, then do it.

If you're hoping it's better, sorry.

[Beyond The Pale]

It should fit.

[Ferdinand]

I thought i read somewhere that the spring was heavier in the L because of passenger capabilities. I know riding them back to back I sure can tell a difference and I like the L's shock better, not the extra weight though.?

[Guest]

Its a direct bolt on but if remember right the L is valved/sprung softer than the R which would makes sense since one is for the dirt and the other the street. Why are you swapping

[Ferdinand]

Maybe my shock is bad, but it feels like mush compared to the L even on the Hardest settings. I really noticed it last fall when I had my dirtbagz and duffle loaded on the 600 wasn't that much weight maybe 10lbs+. When I got back and took a ride on the L I couldn't believe the difference.

[Guest]

Your right about the spring rate I just looked at the race tech chart. The stock spring rate for a 600R is 9.9kg/mm ideal weight 160 pounds the 650L is 11.0 kg/mm ideal weight 175. The valving has to be different on the two shocks wouldn't you think?

http://racetech.com/ProductSearch.aspx?genre=1&brand=Honda&model=XR600R&year=1997

[Ferdinand]

Thanks for the info, maybe I'll give it a swap and see just to compare.

[Kyron]

I bet your stock shock is shot. It is very easy to rebuild the shock on your own, the only hard part is geting the nitrogren psi set

[NW ADV]

600R shock is .5" longer.

NW

[Kyron]

they have diffrent part #'s ......... the 600r and 650l

[Ferdinand]

Maybe the shock just needs charged. I just got the bike last spring and I felt like I had just bought a new xr600 at the dealer without the dealer price.? The bike had a couple hundred miles tops original tires etc. I put about 3k on it last summer, more onroad then off so I dont really think the shock would need a rebuild. Is there an easy way to tell if it needs charged?

Or just take the shock to the shop? I thought I ready somewhere you need a special gauge or tool to check the pressure because if you don't you'll release out the gas using a tire guage and it won't be accurate?

[Kyron]

Yes you need a special gauge to check/set the pressure.

If you saw how little oil there is in a shock you would be suprised ....... There is nothing complicated with resealing and chainging the oil in a shock. Then bring it to someone with the right tool to set the psi.

An old thread talking about them https://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=515461

[Ferdinand]

Yes, thanks after further inspection the seal does look bad so while I'm at it might go ahead and get a heavier spring.