ZX10R Rear shock on a Hawk

[Skyd]

Hey guys,


I've been off the forum for a few months....winter here and the Hawk is asleep, but I want to start prepping for riding season with a few new mods.



I've got a couple things I want to address but one big item I'd like to fix is the rear shock. The stock spring/shock is not where it's at especially for a guy my size (6'4" 225lbs).


When I get in the rough stuff especially the rear end won't stay planted and swaps hard requiring alot of body english to keep me on the move. Sure I could slow down, but what's the fun in that.


Anyway, I read someone swapped in a shock from a ZX10R and it was literally a straight swap. So I have 2 questions, is it indeed a straight swap and does it change the ride height? Higher is ok, lower is not.


Secondly - is this a worthwhile improvement or are there better options for a rear shock?