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=item1c46d1d406The 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!
Subtle plug for the glorious r6 shock conversion well I gotta ain't I
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
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.
just bought one
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?