Author Topic: rear shock (Read 5822 times)

Lank · « **on:** 03 October 2014, 11:33:57 am »

ok my rear shock has given up, there is sod all rebound

I dont have the money for the R6 shock upgrade which I believe is around £250. I only have about £100 so are there any options for this budget or am I to wait till I can afford better?

b1k3rdude · « **Reply #1 on:** 03 October 2014, 12:00:32 pm »

Stock shocks can be had for £50 ish, so had a look on ebay and found one going for £30 atm.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-OEM-rear-shock-absorber-/121447240710?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item1c46d1d406

The other option if you are able to have the bike of the road for a bit is to get your shock rebuilt -

- http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/files/enquiries.htm
- http://www.falconshockabsorbers.co.uk/repair001.htm
- http://firefoxracing.co.uk/rear-shock-servicing
- https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=motorcycle+shock+absorber+rebuilding&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&gfe_rd=cr&ei=oYIuVKyOOZGDbIjEgZgO#rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=sb&q=motorcycle+shock+absorber+rebuilding+.co.uk+-.com

Lank · « **Reply #2 on:** 03 October 2014, 03:49:01 pm »

Quote from: b1k3rdude on 03 October 2014, 12:00:32 pm

Stock shocks can be had for £50 ish, so had a look on ebay and found one going for £30 atm.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-OEM-rear-shock-absorber-/121447240710?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item1c46d1d406

The other option if you are able to have the bike of the road for a bit is to get your shock rebuilt -

- http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/files/enquiries.htm
- http://www.falconshockabsorbers.co.uk/repair001.htm
- http://firefoxracing.co.uk/rear-shock-servicing
- https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=motorcycle+shock+absorber+rebuilding&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&gfe_rd=cr&ei=oYIuVKyOOZGDbIjEgZgO#rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=sb&q=motorcycle+shock+absorber+rebuilding+.co.uk+-.com

Thanks b1k3rdude, was wondering about a second hand one but not sure how long that would last. suppose for the money I might give it a go though!

b1k3rdude · « **Reply #3 on:** 03 October 2014, 04:29:57 pm »

Quote from: Lank on 03 October 2014, 03:49:01 pm

Thanks b1k3rdude, was wondering about a second hand one but not sure how long that would last. suppose for the money I might give it a go though!

The condition of the shock confirms the 10k mileage stated in the auction, but I recommend not paying more than £50. like stock exhausts, stock shocks aren't very desirable as no-one wants them.

devilsyam · « **Reply #4 on:** 03 October 2014, 05:43:02 pm »

Subtle plug for the glorious r6 shock conversion well I gotta ain't I

b1k3rdude · « **Reply #5 on:** 03 October 2014, 05:59:16 pm »

Quote from: devilsyam on 03 October 2014, 05:43:02 pm

Subtle plug for the glorious r6 shock conversion well I gotta ain't I

Can't argue as I am running of them :-)

Stupid Luke · « **Reply #6 on:** 03 October 2014, 06:17:52 pm »

I have just fitted a S1000RR shock to mine. I have the stock shock from my 2004 bike, it has only done 5000 miles from new. You can have that for 50 quid plus P&P or collect from Maidstone if easier.

b1k3rdude · « **Reply #7 on:** 04 October 2014, 11:51:08 am »

Quote from: Stupid Luke on 03 October 2014, 06:17:52 pm

I have the stock shock from my 2004 bike, it has only done 5000 miles from new. You can have that for 50 quid plus P&P

This is a much better deal than that one on ebay :-)

downey · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 October 2014, 03:18:47 pm »

i also fitted a s1000rr rear shock to mine and i picked it up handy off ebay from germany for 100 euro delivered cant beat that for value ,makes a great difference too

Gary · « **Reply #9 on:** 04 October 2014, 04:43:15 pm »

Just a quick q on shocks .. have a Gen 2 .. what would be the most common shock swap used for this?

Sorry for thread hijack pal... hope you get sorted.

Lank · « **Reply #10 on:** 06 October 2014, 11:59:51 am »

Quote from: Stupid Luke on 03 October 2014, 06:17:52 pm

I have just fitted a S1000RR shock to mine. I have the stock shock from my 2004 bike, it has only done 5000 miles from new. You can have that for 50 quid plus P&P or collect from Maidstone if easier.

Thanks for the advice and offer. I won the other shock with 10k on it and am no awaiting delivery.

Hopefully will upgrade to the R6 shock early next year.

onejay · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 October 2014, 09:06:01 pm »

mine runs a standard unit rebuilt with a ktech spring
i am going to change it for a bmw unit
i can vouch for downeys rear as he was on my tail on roads he did not know

sirgalahad3 · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 October 2014, 04:35:52 am »

I have just bought a BMW shock ready to fit. Mine is the model with the silver fork at the bottom 2012 year.
Will this shock alter the ride height and if so what dogbones will I need as I wish to keep the height standard?
Thanks.

unfazed · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 October 2014, 07:37:07 pm »

It will rise the rear by about 10mm at the most, but it improves the turn in and you could make up for the rise by raising the forks through the yolks by 5 to 8mm. This makes the turn in even faster and may not be to everyone liking. Try it standard first and see before you go changes dog bones

I dropped the front of mine by 10mm and it is as quick as the 600 to turn in now, but I started standard then 5 and settled at 10mm.

Read the posts from here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,4976.msg132497.html#msg132497

onejay · « **Reply #14 on:** 16 October 2014, 09:24:33 pm »

i just missed a shock on ebag

sirgalahad3 · « **Reply #15 on:** 16 October 2014, 09:46:52 pm »

Hi unfazed,thanks for reply and informative link. My problem is I don't want ANY rise. Standard is good for my needs. That being the case looks like I need new bones. Any idea which ones,what size? Longer presumably?

unfazed · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 October 2014, 10:31:05 pm »

Onejay

Still a few on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-S1000rr-Rear-Shock-2010-To-2013-Model-/251675921856?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item3a990dcdc0

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-S1000RR-Rear-shock-/171499077863?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item27ee2440e7

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-S-1000-RR-2011-2014-Stossd-mpfer-hinten-Rear-cushion-201102439-/390907725324?pt=DE_Motorradteile&hash=item5b03ea860c

onejay · « **Reply #17 on:** 26 October 2014, 06:54:59 pm »

just bought one

just need to sort out the washers etc

unfazed · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 October 2014, 08:21:21 pm »

Quote from: onejay on 26 October 2014, 06:54:59 pm

just bought one

£80 ?????

Quote from: sirgalahad3 on 16 October 2014, 09:46:52 pm

Hi unfazed,thanks for reply and informative link. My problem is I don't want ANY rise. Standard is good for my needs. That being the case looks like I need new bones. Any idea which ones,what size? Longer presumably?

The increase in dog bone length will lower the rear and because of the increased leverage with the longer bones it will effectively soften the rear.

Ratio is about 1 to 2.5 as far as I know (someone might correct me on this) 1mm longer will lower rear by 2.5mm.

onejay · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 October 2014, 09:11:32 pm »

how do you know that
were you watching it lol

unfazed · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 October 2014, 10:02:05 pm »

Big brother is watching you.
He can't track a big plane that went missing, but he can see what your doing

Just set all the setting to 4 before riding after you fit it.

It was on my watch list as relisted and I noticed it sold this evening and you said you bought one. Sherlock Holmes deduction

sirgalahad3 · « **Reply #21 on:** 27 October 2014, 06:34:41 am »

I recently paid £42 for mine so it looks like I got in before the rush.
Thanks unfazed, looks like a bit of trial and error.
Anyone know of a dog bone supplier or stockest who stocks various lengths?

onejay · « **Reply #22 on:** 28 October 2014, 12:25:24 pm »

So it was you that beat me by a pound lol.

sirgalahad3 · « **Reply #23 on:** 28 October 2014, 01:23:28 pm »

Arr so it was you that bid on it!
Pity you missed it bud,its a nice unit at a cheap price ;-)
Haven't fitted it yet, will be taking measurements of bike later today before stripping the whole back end of the bike down to fit a new endless chain as I want to keep the ride height the same.
Good luck with yours!

onejay · « **Reply #24 on:** 31 October 2014, 06:24:48 pm »

my shock arrived today
it is brand new
not a mark on it anywhere