will an 03 z1000 rear shock fit on my 96 zx9r?

my 96 zx9r rear spring rate is too soft for my fat butt. the 03 z1000 has a stiffer rate and looks to be the same ends. but would like to verify deminsions before buying. any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have no idea and most of us on here probably won't either. But have you tried seaching or posting over on ZxForums.com? There's a section dedicated to Zx9's. Might get the info you're looking for over there.

Later, Doug