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*[[GSXR600 shock|See here]] for notes on installing a GSXR shock.
*[[GSXR600 shock|See here]] for notes on installing a GSXR shock.


This article will demonstrate some of the modifications necessary to install a Fox shock with a piggyback reservoir design (the oil reservoir is attached to the top of the shock). Fewer mods will likely be necessary if you can get a Fox with a remote reservoir.  
This article will demonstrate some of the modifications necessary to install a Fox shock with a piggyback reservoir design (the oil reservoir is attached to the top of the shock). Fewer mods will likely be necessary if you can get a Fox with a remote reservoir like this one, which was used on a race EX250 from the early 90's. It was built for either the 250 or the EX500.


This shock is a Fox TC-R from a '99 GSXR750. Right picture shows both shocks. OEM is the wimpy-looking one.  
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This piggyback shock is a Fox TC-R from a '99 GSXR750. Right picture shows both shocks. OEM is the wimpy-looking one.  


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