kebab
yes some measurements please
thom_1991
i agree with you about spring rates, i can only think that Yamaha had to fit such a strong spring as they got there calculations wrong with the linkage so needed a heavy spring to compensate. also the remote reservoir has got to be easier than a piggy back one 

thanks for the info about the nitron, the only reason i was looking at the hagon site was to try and cross reference part numbers
 
kebab am i right in thinking you had a trx850, i think they weigh roughly the same i dont suppose you know any of the dimensions for that rear shock i know its a long shot but then again the trx850 rear caliper and bracket bolted straight on. 

this has probably been done to death but i have treid searching but cannot find the answer i am looking for
so here goes.
i was out on the bike today and some of the roads were fairly bumpy anyway the back end of the bike seemed to wallow and was not very inspiring. the spring is set on the highest preload but one. the front end feels fine.
I am not the fastest or best rider and weight about 12 stone
so i am considering a rear shock change   I am looking for a budget solution
i have seen mention of a 1000 fazer rear shock fitting a 600 but how hard is it and does it alter the ride height
also i have heard of an r6 shock on a 1000 fazer - so will an R6 shock fit a 600 fazer
or should i just accept that i cant ride for toffee
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
 
 

£12 inc p&p or collect from cm2 8xy
i will put up a picture if you like.
 

hi i am thinking about clearing out a few spares,
all parts are used and are going cheap i will put up photos if there is any interest
rear light with bulbs
bottom yolk with bearings lock nuts and top nut - chrome on top nut is good
side stand
side covers - both sides the ones near the carbs one has scrathes that are noticable
ecu
fan
front brake hoses -original including manifold block (it you know what i mean)
coolant header tank
throttle cables
footrest bracket - right hand side front
throttle twist grip
front master cylinder
fairing infill panel - left hand side - none on ebay at moment
collection from chelmsford essex or i will post as cheaply as possible
i also have a centre stand that needs welding and a side stand that need straightening - these are both available free + postage or i will get them straightened/welded by a mate at mates rates if reqd.
i am aware that none of this worth a lot of money but i am more interested in helping someone keep a bike on the road cheaply   
 

just about of info
i did the trx rear brake caliper mod about a year ago and would recommend it. i have had no issues or problems with it what so ever.
the rear brake has plenty of feel  it has never siezed, in actual fact i have not had to done anything with it or cleaned it or anything. i have probably done 2500 miles with it.
i think the reason it does not sieze is because the bottom of the calliper is fitted with a plastic cover which is a loose enough fit for any water to drain out  where as the original fazer caliper only has 2 small drain holes and once these clog the brake pistons are then sitting in a bath of rain water and road salt