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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZ6 / Fazer => Topic started by: helmetvonthrob on 30 August 2015, 01:52:10 pm

Title: Rear shock upgrade
Post by: helmetvonthrob on 30 August 2015, 01:52:10 pm

So I would like to upgrade the bouncy rear of my FZ6.


So can someone tell me what exactly I need shock + fittings and any how to/pitfalls.


Also, has anyone done the Progressive fork spring upgrade and got any comments.


Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Rear shock upgrade
Post by: helmetvonthrob on 05 September 2015, 06:27:58 pm

Apparently digging around I need an R6 shock, anyone tell me what version/year?


Thanks

Title: Re: Rear shock upgrade
Post by: kebab19 on 06 September 2015, 07:04:32 pm

An R6 shock won't fit an FZ6 (bottom mounting point for starters), but an early R1 shock might do the job instead.  I have PM'd you a couple of links which might be of help.

Title: Re: Rear shock upgrade
Post by: helmetvonthrob on 29 October 2015, 04:15:34 pm

Thanks to Kebab19 for the links.


I'm pondering on what to do next with my soggy rear and I realise that the spring on my current shock is not strong enough to cope with the punishment I'm giving it.


I've read about swapping springs from other models/manufacturers, has anyone done this?