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Harvey
Cager in Training
Posts: 16
Main bike:
FZ1 Faired Gen2
FZ1 Rear Shock
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19 August 2016, 02:51:40 pm »
I am approaching 30k miles do you think l should replace the original rear shock?
If so what would be a good but reasonably priced replacement?
Thanks in advance.
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stevegixer
Weekend Warrior
Posts: 107
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
- bandit 12 xjr13
Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
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19 August 2016, 02:58:26 pm »
I have a very low milage (4.5k) rear shock cheap .
But you could contact luke ( devilsyam) for an R6 converted shock.a proven upgrade at a reasonable price.
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Gary
DAS Born Again
Posts: 56
Main bike:
FZ1 Faired Gen2
Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
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19 August 2016, 03:54:33 pm »
Is the R6 shock suitable for a Gen 1 or 2?
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JKay
Club Racer
Posts: 308
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
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19 August 2016, 05:58:54 pm »
Gen 1 only
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Rob R
Weekend Warrior
Posts: 141
Main bike:
Other
- 2009 FZ1
Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
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19 August 2016, 09:52:23 pm »
I bought a Satan's adapter and fitted an R1 shock. Total cost was about £150. The difference is night and day.
Rob
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Ballmead
Cager in Training
Posts: 4
Main bike:
FZ1 Naked Gen2
Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
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Reply #5 on:
19 August 2016, 10:45:24 pm »
Nitron make an excellent shock for the Gen II FZ1, the NTR R1 sport.
It works well and is easy to set up and is perfect for road use with the occasional trackday.
http://www.nitron.co.uk/catalogue_item.php?catID=12778&prodID=74515
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Dustydes
Club Racer
Posts: 284
Main bike:
Other
- fzr1000 exup street fighter
Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
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20 August 2016, 05:23:07 pm »
R6 shock fantastic for the money. Get the best you can afford, google fzs r6 shock. Make sure it looks like shock in link
drill out top bush from 10mm to 12mm
2 spacers to make up the narrower R6 shock (top) 2.5mm each
130mm dog bones to bring back up to stock
20 mins to fit
http://thewolftamer71.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/fz1-mod-rear-suspension-upgrade.html
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Harvey
Cager in Training
Posts: 16
Main bike:
FZ1 Faired Gen2
Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
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23 August 2016, 09:43:26 am »
So far l as can see these mods are for Gen 1 but mine is a Gen 2?
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Rob R
Weekend Warrior
Posts: 141
Main bike:
Other
- 2009 FZ1
Re: FZ1 Rear Shock
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Reply #8 on:
23 August 2016, 10:11:48 pm »
No, Satan adapter enables you to fit R1 shock 2004-2007 to Gen2 without relocating Reg/Rec or exup motor.
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