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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #125 on: 04 June 2019, 09:20:57 pm »
130mm dogbones will work fine, it was one of the length options of my four length Projection Components dogbones.  I think the 127s gave a very slight tail-end lift, whereas 130mm should be more like the standard height.

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #126 on: 05 June 2019, 08:48:28 am »
Awesome, just bought the 130mm ones so I'll let you know how I get on  :D


I bought some generic top hat spacers on ebay for a few quid, but I think they're 1mm too wide as the shock won't fit in so need to file them down 1mm each.  :'(

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #127 on: 14 October 2019, 09:43:06 pm »

hi
  as usual late to the party but have a question or two on this mod I've read you need to file the 2006-07 R6 2c0 shock does anyone have any more info on this like a picture ??? what needs filing ??? and what spring would i need as a 19 stone ride ???   
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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #128 on: 19 January 2020, 08:15:58 pm »
Finally found the pictures to update.   2C0 shocks just require a tiny bit of filing on top - stops it fouling the top frame brace.


 


Those shocks don't fit as many other bikes, so there might be some bargains out there...
 

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #129 on: 19 February 2020, 10:27:50 pm »
Gday lads, just joined up here and just purchased a 98 Fazer 600 a couple of weeks ago.
Purchased an 08 R6 shock to install, but don’t have any of the other stuff (new dogbones, the top spacers, heavier spring).
Does anyone have any of this for sale, or know any good sources to supply them?
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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #130 on: 22 February 2020, 08:34:21 pm »
you can get replacement spring from demontweeks -
  • Faulkners Race Springs - 2.25" Internal Diameter
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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #131 on: 29 February 2020, 04:45:23 pm »
Love this thread, all those years!! Just wondered what spring compressor folks used to removed old spring?

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #132 on: 29 February 2020, 06:47:51 pm »
Hi,
I bought Lazer 4764 or Sealy VS1824 they are saimilar kit. Cost me £44 or there abouts.




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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #133 on: 29 February 2020, 10:21:32 pm »
Thanks MM.
Here’s a curiosity for anyone - would this R6 adapter negate the need for new dogbones:


https://www.projection-components.co.uk/r6-shock-adapter-fits-all-06-on-r6-shocks-17-p.asp



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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #134 on: 01 March 2020, 09:55:14 am »
Thanks MM.
Here’s a curiosity for anyone - would this R6 adapter negate the need for new dogbones:

https://www.projection-components.co.uk/r6-shock-adapter-fits-all-06-on-r6-shocks-17-p.asp


As the R6 shock is only 10mm too short I don’t think that adaptor would sort the problem, you couldn’t have the two mounting holes that close to each other.

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #135 on: 01 March 2020, 08:17:31 pm »
Hi Can anyone tell me is this set to preload =6.
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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #136 on: 01 March 2020, 08:21:19 pm »
Also the top bolt looks to have three washers is this normal.
The length is 90mm long, is this long can anyone say how much thread will stick out of the locknut.


If its too long what length shorter bolt do i need to buy....
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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #137 on: 01 March 2020, 08:23:59 pm »
The dogbones that came with the shock are 127mm centres, how much does this lift the rear....
I would like the rear to be std.
So where can I buy the 130mm dogbones...

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #138 on: 05 March 2020, 08:02:27 pm »
Help required.
can someone tell me what the bolt size or sizes are for the suspension linkage.
2x for dogbones I assume they are same length.
2x for shock attachment M10x???mm (what length some say 75mm) top bolt for R6 shock I assume the bottom bolt is the same as std bolt.



The std dog bone bolts measure as 130mm long, the dogbones i have for the R6 shock are (127mm) these are 8mm thick.
Std dog bones are 6mm thick so is there enough extra on the std 130mm bolts to take the 8mm dog bones.
Or do I need to buy a couple of bolts 135mm long, if so what M size are the bolts.

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #139 on: 06 March 2020, 03:50:15 pm »
MM - did you get a spacer made up or acquired one from somewhere? I'm getting unfeasible quotes of £75 + from CNC places

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #140 on: 06 March 2020, 10:11:01 pm »
The spacer came with the shock already fitted. Sorry to be no help.


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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #141 on: 07 April 2020, 07:37:13 am »
Thought I would give people a  :lol  and add to this topic. Got all the upgrade parts but not the spacer - quotes for this ranged from £87 - £165 for a basic bit of drilling an aluminium billet! So got a billet from evilbay (£4) used a hole saw to cut centre and axle grinder and file to reduce diameter and shape a lip to fit preload adjuster.
What a unsightly monster it is but .....works perfectly  :) :)


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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #142 on: 07 April 2020, 08:54:48 am »
nice work NEDWORTHY...a big thumbs up for effort  :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup
One, is never going to be enough.....

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #143 on: 16 January 2021, 04:50:38 am »
Anyone happen to have any suitable dog bones for sale?
Or know a good source for some?
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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #144 on: 16 January 2021, 02:21:45 pm »

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Re: R6 rear shock on the FZS600
« Reply #145 on: 27 August 2021, 08:20:13 pm »
I'm going to swap mine for a thou one when I get the chance, I've got the shock I just need the time.


I have had a thou one on my 600" with 600 spring," for some 6 years now It works a treat and is totally forgettable. most inexpensive mod I ever did Think the details are one of my old posts!
I have an R6 shox on my thou. Its good albeit slightly soft ,but not as good as the former