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Title: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: PeeGee on 29 November 2014, 07:47:03 pm: I have just replaced my old standard rear shock with an R6 unit supplied from Kebab19. It has been one of the easiest mods I have done, remember to fully clean and check over the suspension linkage, mind all the roller bearings, re grease and replace any worn bearings. I would say the entire job took no longer than 2 hours. All as I need now is more bend on my knee as I have had a full replacement joint, maybe this will save on a knee slider as I am reliably informed it is titanium. :rollin
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: Beeblebrox2nd on 14 January 2015, 02:22:36 pm: I'm liking this a fair bit.
May I ask as to what model R6 the shock came from or does that not matter?
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: rhinoeli on 14 January 2015, 07:32:04 pm: It is the RJ15 model, 2008+
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: stevie-g1968 on 17 January 2015, 09:44:24 am: does it have to be that model, or will the early model shocks fit ?
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: kebab19 on 17 January 2015, 10:04:30 am: There's a thread not so very far down the page detailing what shock is required. Nothing pre 2005 will fit, that's for sure and unlikely that 2006-07 shock can fit easily.

... and not long now till I reveal my next FZS suspension mod :D
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: rhinoeli on 17 January 2015, 04:52:08 pm: Quote from: kebab19 on 17 January 2015, 10:04:30 am
... and not long now till I reveal my next FZS suspension mod :D

Is it for the front or rear? 600 or thou?
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: kebab19 on 20 January 2015, 12:29:41 pm: For the 600 ... front this time :)
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 20 January 2015, 09:20:32 pm: Does this mean i should wait and see what it is before i dive into my 600 front end?
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: kebab19 on 20 January 2015, 10:17:03 pm: No, go ahead - it won't be a cheap mod.
But it will be one of the best ;)
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: mtread on 20 January 2015, 10:25:52 pm: I'm guessing USD forks :D If so, can't wait to see.
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 21 January 2015, 01:37:59 am: Haha all good then, i'm too stingy for expensive mods! :P
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: Znd93rus on 21 January 2015, 02:02:47 pm: looks great! :)
What do you have in front end?

How does Fazer run with such beautifull shock?[size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: midden on 21 January 2015, 09:16:35 pm: Quote from: Znd93rus on 21 January 2015, 02:02:47 pm
looks great! :)
What do you have in front end?

How does Fazer run with such beautifull shock?[size=78%] [/size]
it runs very nicely ;)
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: kebab19 on 22 January 2015, 12:43:42 pm: Quote from: mtread on 20 January 2015, 10:25:52 pm
I'm guessing USD forks :D If so, can't wait to see.

Ummm... actually, no USDs this time round :eek
Perhaps I have underestimated the overwhelming desire for gold, blingy things attached to the front of bikes :lol
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: Znd93rus on 25 January 2015, 06:37:34 pm: Kebab19 and other guys, please tell me if the shock on photos is just right unit. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/1f167e06b1341b976e1dfedd12ccda0e.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/25/25215a6cc02c1cc6016e2140ecf419ff.jpg)
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 26 January 2015, 09:45:12 am: I believe the two adjusters, Gold and blue, should be together. Look at the photo at the top of the page. But I'd also away the more knowledgeable to chime in.
Title: Re: R6 Rear Shock
Post by: Znd93rus on 26 January 2015, 07:14:07 pm: Thanks, Nebuchernezzer.