swing arm fit

Hey guys -- does anyone know if an 02 swing arm will fit a 96 900 SS SP? Wheelbase & shock mount same?
Thanks for any wisdom

99 and later shocks are slightly longer, but if you get the Ohlins one they have ride height adjustment that I think drops down to pre-99 amounts...

I'm not sure about the swingarm, but I have an SSie shock on my '97 precisely because it's about 3/4" longer...supposedly helps handling, shortens the wheelbase, and puts a touch more weight up front, making it feel a little more planted. I detected no loss of stability. The mid-90's Supersports were pretty conservatively set up in terms of footpeg/bar position, wheelbase, and rear ride height.

That's why I would not be surprised if there were a difference in wheelbase between the models...someone here will know.

the ss ie has a steeper steering head angle. the swingarm tho is the same i'm pretty sure. they used the same part when they released the '99 and the 800 still uses the basic alloy arm. well, the '03. who kows what it has now, probably the same old steel ones as the old 600ss. and the new style arm is available from dp as a fitment ot all.

as a generalisation, every inch you raise the rear will change the steerin head angle by about 1 degee. altho the trail may be what really makes the change in steering.